2002 Subaru Wagon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Wagon years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Subaru Wagon. That is the most of any Wagon model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 72,055 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Subaru Wagon problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 50% | 72,055 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 25% | 31,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Subaru Wagon recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Subaru Wagon.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
With onset of cold weather (less than 25 f) this year, my 2002 suburu outback station wagon (2.5 litre) has a strong gasoline odor in the cabin when engine is started. It happens every time now. It is very strong and there seems to be a fuel leak in the engine compartment. I'm concerned that it…
Whenever the temperature drops significantly (e.g. Below 32deg), a strong gasoline smell is emitted from the car upon starting. It eventually seems to go away over 10-30min, but it can be extremely strong. We just encountered the problem today (the coldest day in allentown this winter), but when we…
My car will startup just fine. Upon near a standstill at a light or stop sign it will hestitate or stall completely. I have to keep my left foot on the brake and the right foot on the gas pedal to keep it going. This seems to happen more frequently in colder than hotter weather. I have had this…
I have a 2002 subaru outback wagon. When the vehicle reached around 31,000 miles, it began to shake perceptibly when i applied the brakes. The shaking got progressively worse. I brought the vehicle to the dealer, and it was found that the rotors had worn unevenly. The rotors were turned to correct…
Other Subaru Wagon years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Wagon | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Subaru Wagon?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, fuel system, other, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Subaru Wagon?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Subaru Wagon a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Wagon model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.