2003 BMW M3 vs 2003 Subaru Impreza
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 BMW M3 | 2003 Subaru Impreza |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 54 | 62 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 24 | 143 |
| Investigations | 2 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 73,750 mi | 68,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW M3 | Subaru Impreza |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 15 | 4 |
| Power Train | 14 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 13 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 13 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 12 |
| Structure | 5 | 3 |
| Suspension | 5 | 3 |
| Visibility | 4 | 2 |
2003 BMW M3
2003 Subaru Impreza
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.