Complaints
71
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Injuries
2
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Subaru Legacy Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#18 complaints
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Avg mileage:133,947 mi
#25 complaints
SUSPENSION
Avg mileage:161,400 mi
#35 complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Avg mileage:138,500 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Subaru Legacy.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 133,947 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | — | — | 161,400 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | — | — | 138,500 mi | |
| ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 108,342 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 41,458 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 4 | — | — | 40,750 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 77,485 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | — | — | 45,312 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 3 | 1 | — | 64,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | 1 | 251,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 2 | — | — | 40,237 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2 | — | — | 169,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | 99,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 21,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 21,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 19,374 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 | — | — | 37,463 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 165,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | 165,200 mi |
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