There are no safety recalls for the 2002 Subaru Wagon, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
2002 Subaru Wagon problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 1
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 39,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2002 Subaru Wagon complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 105,110 miles · reported Dec 17, 2008
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 could cause a fire (Particularly in conjunction with an accident or exhaust problem) or a fume related blackout of somebody in the car. I have read on the online discussion that this is a very common problem with suburus in cold climates but that suburu, while aware of the problem, will not take full…
Fuel System, Other · reported Jan 2, 2008
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 had the problem last year, the dealer was unable to identify any clear cause. They also claimed that they could not reproduce the smell.
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 39,000 miles · reported Nov 15, 2004
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 vehicle at vanbortel subaru on 11/1 and they released it back to me on 11/3/04 saying the problem was fixed. Its anything but fixed and in fact gotten worse.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 31,500 miles · reported Oct 6, 2004
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 the problem under the vehicle's 36,000 mile/3 year warranty. It is my opinion that the rotors should not wear this quickly in a vehicle (The brake pads themselves were okay and not replaced.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Subaru Wagon have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2002 Subaru Wagon as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Subaru Wagon?
Owners report fuel system, gasoline problems most often (2 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 39,000 miles.
Are Subaru recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Subaru dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.