One problem related to service brakes has been reported for the 2003 Subaru Impreza. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Subaru Impreza based on all problems reported for the 2003 Impreza.
Approaching stop light on surface street; dry conditions, flat road; approx 30 mph; anticipating stopping. Lift foot off accelerator and apply brakes to slow down; car does not slow; feels out of control & unable to stop; turn car to right to get off road to avoid hitting cars ahead; turn into a tree; airbag deployed; car totaled; emergency vehicles respond; ambulance to hospital; broken l-2 in back; severe bruising; at my request, vehicle inspected by insurer; have not seen inspection report; reported to me that "brakes had pressure and fluid"; after seeking advice from accident expert, not confident vehicle inspection was thorough enough; am absolutely sure there was a mechanical failure of some type due to circumstances of accident (I. E. , enough time to correct any driver error).