2002 Subaru Forester AWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Subaru Forester AWD; the most frequently affected component is power train — automatic transmission. Owners filed 93 complaints, most often about suspension. Among the 25 model years of this model in the database, 2002 ranks #17 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints93

Crashes reported8in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Power train — Automatic transmissionCampaign 02V282000 · 30 Oct 2002

Problem: Certain sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions were produced with an improperly manufactured transmission parking rod. When the transmission selector lever is placed in the "p" (park) position, the transmission park mechanism, that is intended to hold your vehicle, may not engage.

Risk: The vehicle could then move/roll without prior warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the automatic transmission parking rod assembly. Owner notification january 8, 2003. An interim owner notification will be sent during november 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Suspension9 · 22%

Vehicle speed control8 · 20%

Engine and engine cooling7 · 18%

Fuel/propulsion system5 · 12%

Fuel system5 · 12%

Gasoline5 · 12%

Power train3 · 8%

Air bags3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

20064

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20113

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20131

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20181

20193

From owner complaints

Fuel lines in engine leak in cold weather. This is a serious hazard that i and multiple other subaru owners that i know have had occurring and recurring. I called subaru and they were uninterested in issuing a safety recall despite the extreme hazard leaking gasoline in the engine poses. This has now happened to me…
Fuel/propulsion system · Dec 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 subaru forester. While driving approximately 20 mph the driver side removable floor mat trapped the accelerator pedal to the floor. Consequently there was an unintended increase of vehicle acceleration. She was able to regain vehicle operation. The vehicle has not been inspected for the…
Vehicle speed control · Dec 2009 · NHTSA complaint record

A very strong fuel smell comes into the cab of my 2002 subaru forester when temperatures drop below 35. I recently moved to montana and hadn't noticed it before because portland doesn't get this cold. .after researching the issue online, found out several others are having the same problem. Subaru is recalling wmx for…
Fuel system · Aug 2009 · NHTSA complaint record

When traveling 60 mph the car suddenly looses acceleration, like it is slipping into neutral. At first, i could remove my foot from the gas, allow the car to coast and slow, and then re-apply gas, and it would accelerate again. Now when it occurs, i have to stop, normally on the side of a rural highway, put it in…
Power train · May 2006 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

200918

201017

201116

201215

201312

Full specifications All model years 2002 Subaru lineup

Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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