2000 Subaru Impreza

2000 Subaru Impreza

The 2000 Subaru Impreza is a compact car that was available in sedan and wagon body styles. It came with a variety of engine and transmission options, including:

• 2.2-liter naturally aspirated flat-four engine with 142 horsepower and 157 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission
• 2.5-liter naturally aspirated flat-four engine with 165 horsepower and 166 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission
• 2.5-liter turbocharged flat-four engine with 227 horsepower and 226 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission

The Impreza was praised for its sharp handling, comfortable interior, and affordable price. However, it was also criticized for its lack of power, especially in the base 2.2-liter engine.

Engine

2.2-liter naturally aspirated flat-four

Head gasket failure Description/Symptoms: Coolant leaking from the engine, overheating, white smoke from the exhaust Solution: Replace head gaskets Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $2,000+ Recalls: None Found

Timing belt failure Description/Symptoms: Engine stalls, no power, rattling noise from the engine Solution: Replace timing belt Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000 Recalls: None Found

2.5-liter naturally aspirated flat-four

No Issues Found

2.5-liter turbocharged flat-four

Turbocharger failure Description/Symptoms: Loss of power, whistling noise from the engine, blue smoke from the exhaust Solution: Replace turbocharger Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $2,500+ Recalls: None Found

Transmission

5-speed manual

No Issues Found

4-speed automatic

Transmission slippage Description/Symptoms: Difficulty shifting gears, loss of power, overheating transmission fluid Solution: Replace transmission or rebuild Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $3,000+ Recalls: None Found

Suspension

No Issues Found

Electrical

No Issues Found

Exterior

No Issues Found

Interior

Dashboard rattles Description/Symptoms: Rattle from the dashboard at certain speeds or road conditions Solution: Locate and fix source of rattle (tighten screws, replace clips, etc.) Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $500 Recalls: None Found

Summary

The 2000 Subaru Impreza is a reliable and affordable compact car. However, it is not without its issues. The head gasket failure and timing belt failure are the most common engine issues, while the transmission slippage is the most common transmission issue. The interior is also prone to dashboard rattles. Overall, the severity and cost of these issues are moderate, but they should be considered before purchasing a used Impreza.