2002 Subaru Wagon recalls & problems
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls for the 2002 Subaru Wagon and 4 owner complaints. The part owners complain about most is fuel system, gasoline (2 reports), followed by fuel system, other (1). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.
2002 Subaru Wagon problems by component
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Latest owner complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 17, 2008 · 105,110 miles · MT
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…
Fuel System, Other · Jan 2, 2008 · PA
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.…
Fuel System, Gasoline · Nov 15, 2004 · 39,000 miles · NY
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…
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 6, 2004 · 31,500 miles · VA
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…
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Subaru Wagon have any recalls?
No safety recalls are listed for the 2002 Subaru Wagon in NHTSA's recall database. Recalls can still be issued later, so check again by VIN before buying.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Subaru Wagon?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are fuel system, gasoline (2), fuel system, other (1), service brakes, hydraulic (1).