Worst 2002 Subaru Impreza Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Gasoline Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Subaru Impreza.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 47 | 4 | — | 13,628 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 42 | — | — | 50,532 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 40 | — | 1 | 72,605 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 40 | 1 | — | 135,362 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 12 | — | — | 6,000 mi | |
| Body Structure | 10 | — | — | 119,842 mi | |
| Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 109,714 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | — | — | 95,804 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 7 | — | — | 170,000 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | — | 63,454 mi | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 6 | — | — | 17,500 mi | |
| Manual Transmission | 6 | — | — | 18,316 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | 2 | — | 67,040 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | 52,670 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 5 | — | — | 113,091 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | — | — | 80,400 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2002 Subaru Impreza
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~318,215 vehicles.
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2007 ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW JERSEY, OHIO, RHODE ISLAND, WEST VIRGINIA AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY BREAK AT THE HANGER BRACKETS DUE TO CORROSION IF THE HANGER BRACKET IS EXPOSED TO SALTY AND HUMID ENVIRONMENTS SUCH AS ROADS CONTAINING SNOW MELTING AGENT.
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2002 Subaru Impreza — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Subaru Impreza reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Subaru Impreza reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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