2000 Subaru Impreza Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2000 Subaru Impreza, 7% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,600 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1. Not aware of events leading to this defect. Design is sensitive to small adjustments and not robust. 2. Throttle cable dislodges from groove on throttle body lever when accelerator is fully depressed, preventing throttle from returning to idle position. This condition causes motor to accelerate at aproximately 1/3 to 1/2 full throttle. This almost caused several accidents due to surgen of power during braking. . Cable end was repositioned and cable slack adjusted from 10 milimeters to 2 milimeters. This seems to have prevented recurance. 4.suggested design modifications include: a. …”
NHTSA complaint #10104825, filed 2004-12, 80,600 miles“Tried to change oil on vehicle at home, but when tried to place on top of ramp, consumer tapped accelerator pedal, then engine accelerated so fast that consumer could not control vehicle, driving over the ramps.”
NHTSA complaint #882364, filed 2001-03“Vehicle accelerates at slow speeds or when coming to a complete stop, this has happened at least 8 times. Consumer states that on 2 occasions, a crash has occurred.”
NHTSA complaint #883812, filed 2001-03Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 14% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 8 | 11% |
| 2015 | 6 | 8% |
| 2014 | 8 | 7% |
| 2013 | 13 | 5% |
| 2012 | 11 | 5% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 5 | 11% |
| 2009 | 9 | 9% |
| 2008 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 5% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 7% |
| 1999 | 2 | 9% |
| 1997 | 2 | 7% |
| 1995 | 2 | 4% |
| 1994 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2000 Subaru Impreza
10 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Subaru Impreza
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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