Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Subaru Impreza
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Subaru Impreza has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 292 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #11V464000 FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM/TRANSVERSE LINK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V468000 FUEL LINE LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V135000 REAR GATE STAY ATTACHMENT BOLT BREAKAGE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V342000 SUBARU/DRIVER'S SEAT SLIDE RAIL BOLT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V128000 SUBARU/CRUISE CONTROL CABLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V282000 SUBARU/TRANSMISSION PARKING ROD NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 88 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 56 complaints
- Suspension 49 complaints
- Power Train 25 complaints
- Structure 21 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 19 complaints
Of the 292 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 292 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Subaru Impreza has an average reliability rating based on moderate complaints and several recalls. Recalls primarily address fuel system issues and suspension components. Owner complaints largely concern the fuel system, brakes, and suspension. The evidence is fairly extensive, but not overwhelming, suggesting a mix of common and occasional issues rather than a widespread problem across all vehicles.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| brakes | 70,000–110,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| suspension | 90,000–130,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and replacements
- Suspension checks
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Engine air filter changes
- Coolant flush and refill
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell in cabin
- Braking noise or vibrations
- Uneven tire wear
- Excessive suspension noise
- Transmission slipping
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Subaru Impreza at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.