How many recalls does the 2001 Subaru Esteem have?

The 2001 Subaru Esteem has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2001 Subaru Esteem has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2001 Subaru Esteem?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is vehicle speed control.

2001 Subaru Esteem Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2001 Subaru Esteem. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the vehicle speed control. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Engine continues to run at 3,000 rpm when foot is off accellerator, will not return to idle speed unless car ignition is turned off. *ak”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL · reported 2001-09-08

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Subaru Esteem as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.