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2003 Subaru

Impreza Wagon/Outback SPT AWD

Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L

Subaru Impreza/Outback SPT: best and worst years

Overview

Body
Small Station WagonsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 4-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,950EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors
4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length
174 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
59 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
100 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
3,051 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class
Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Pass. Vol
90 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol
18 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
6
Owner complaints
62
Reported injuries
13

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE20%
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC20%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM19%
  • AIR BAGS6%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING6%
  • STRUCTURE5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 64 total.

Subaru Impreza/Outback SPT: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.