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2002 Subaru Forester recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Power train | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Oct 30, 200202V282000 | Power train: automatic transmissionTHE VEHICLE COULD THEN MOVE/ROLL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 02V282000
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Owner complaints by component92
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 24 | 26 |
| Power train | 17 | 18 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 16 | 17 |
| Air bags | 10 | 11 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 11 |
| Suspension | 9 | 10 |
| Hydraulic | 9 | 10 |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 7 |
| Fuel system | 6 | 7 |
| Gasoline | 6 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 5 |
| Structure | 4 | 4 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 |
4 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Suspension
“I was driving I was making a right hand turn from one road to another and I hit a slight bump and then the whole thing starts swaying only to find out that my rear subframe completely rotted out and detached itself from…”
- Unknown or other
“The subframe completely fell off my car. This is my second subaru is has happened to I had to scrap the first one. I didn't notice it till I came home, I checked it because it was driving funny.”
- Suspension
“Was luckily only traveling at about 30 mph when failure occurred. Got out of the car to discover the driver side wheel correctly pointed straight and passenger side front wheel pointed inward.”
Other Subaru Forester model years
- 20062 recalls88 complaints
- 20051 recall93 complaints
- 20042 recalls219 complaints
- 20033 recalls189 complaints
- 20021 recall88 complaints
- 20010 recalls139 complaints
- 20000 recalls75 complaints
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2002 Subaru Forester recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Subaru Forester have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2002 Subaru Forester. The most recent, 02V282000 (reported October 30, 2002), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Subaru Forester?
Vehicle speed control is the most-reported component, named in 24 complaints out of 92 filed with NHTSA (26%). Across all complaints, owners reported 22 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Subaru Forester?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Subaru recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Subaru dealer.
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