Complaints
172
Crashes
14
Fires
0
Injuries
15
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Subaru Outback Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#120 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Avg mileage:84,749 mi
#212 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Avg mileage:35,633 mi
Crash-related:4
#39 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:77,871 mi
Crash-related:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Subaru Outback.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 20 | — | — | 84,749 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 12 | 4 | — | 35,633 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 9 | 1 | — | 77,871 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 93,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 | 1 | — | 57,884 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 7 | — | — | 34,050 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 6 | — | — | 39,315 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 111,833 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 5 | — | — | 45,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | 1 | — | 160,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 4 | — | — | 36,100 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 11,805 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 3 | — | — | 73,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 63,572 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | — | — | 137,227 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 | — | — | 42,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 3 | — | — | 7,681 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 1 | — | 37,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 68,416 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 80,506 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2 | — | — | 70,392 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 95,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 138,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 2 | 2 | — | 49,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 30,000 mi |
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