2002 Subaru Impreza Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2002 Subaru Impreza, 30% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 60,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel smell” (30% of reports).
- 88fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 60,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel smell: mentioned in 26 of 88 complaints (30%)
- Cold weather: mentioned in 26 of 88 complaints (30%)
- Service bulletin: mentioned in 13 of 88 complaints (15%)
- Below degrees: mentioned in 6 of 88 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 69 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 88 complaints, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Subaru Impreza fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Impreza | 3 | 2% | 11,000 |
| 2013 Impreza | 1 | 0% | 3,200 |
| 2012 Impreza | 5 | 2% | 22,406 |
| 2009 Impreza | 3 | 3% | 14,000 |
| 2008 Impreza | 2 | 1% | 59,500 |
| 2007 Impreza | 1 | 1% | 43,213 |
| 2006 Impreza | 3 | 5% | 64,000 |
| 2005 Impreza | 8 | 11% | 92,715 |
| 2004 Impreza | 13 | 14% | 55,500 |
| 2003 Impreza | 13 | 21% | 74,000 |
| 2002 Impreza | 88 | 30% | 60,000 |
| 2000 Impreza | 2 | 5% | 93,000 |
| 1999 Impreza | 1 | 5% | 80,000 |
| 1996 Impreza | 1 | 5% | — |
| 1995 Impreza | 5 | 11% | 134,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Subaru is recalling certain model year 2002 and 2003 impreza wrx vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of south dakota, nebraska, north dakota, minnesota, idaho, iowa, montana, colorado, wisconsin, new york, wyoming, michigan, alaska, new hampshire, vermont, and maine. During cold starts, typically under extremely cold temperatures, fuel leaks in the fuel delivery line could occur where the line connects with a rubber hose.
Risk: Fuel leaks, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel line free of charge. The recall began on december 31, 2009. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
During cold temperatures there is a gas leak. Car is an impreza outback sport. There is a recall for wrx for the same problem but not my car. *tr
During cool weather conditions from cold startup the engine has heavy fuel/gas smell which is transported into the vehicle cabin causing unhealthy breathing conditions for any occupants. Called subaru cooperate and the dealer, they stated that there is a recall for a leaking fuel rail but not on…
When the weather is mildly cold, and it is approximately 50 degrees or less, and the vehicle sits parked for at least 4-5 hours, typically overnight and/or in a garage, there is a very strong smell of fuel when the vehicle is started. The smell dissipates after a few minutes and will not return…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2002 Subaru Imprezas have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 88 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 2002 Subaru Impreza (30% of the 292 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Subaru Impreza fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 1 safety recall list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 60,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2002 Subaru Impreza?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel smell”, in 26 of 88 complaints, followed by “cold weather” (26).
Other 2002 Subaru Impreza problems
See all 2002 Subaru Impreza problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Impreza years.