2002 Subaru Wrx Problems
Severe Issues
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2002 Subaru Wrx.
Complaints
461
Crashes
20
Fires
2
Injuries
18
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Subaru Wrx Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1155 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Avg mileage:57,146 mi
Fires:1
#285 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Avg mileage:55,755 mi
Fires:1
#354 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:25,462 mi
Crash-related:10
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Subaru Wrx.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 155 | — | 1 | 57,146 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 85 | — | 1 | 55,755 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 54 | 10 | — | 25,462 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 18 | — | — | 56,462 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 13 | — | — | 50,861 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 13 | 2 | — | 26,750 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 11 | — | — | 31,473 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 10 | — | — | 68,934 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 65,936 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 7 | — | — | 31,472 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 7 | 1 | — | 40,317 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 7 | — | — | 20,743 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 6 | — | — | 114,667 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | 86,429 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 22,333 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 4 | — | — | 5,450 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | — | — | 70,990 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 43,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | — | — | 72,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 2 | — | 24,795 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 35,500 mi | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 151,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY | 2 | — | — | 43,990 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 2 | — | — | 38,760 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | 38,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 | — | — | 127,000 mi | |
| 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | ||
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | 7,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 | — | — | 38,502 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 29,500 mi |
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