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2002 Subaru WRX 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 component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Dec 4, 200909V468000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpFUEL LEAKS, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 09V468000
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| Jun 29, 200606E060000 | Exterior lightingLACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH DetailsHide details for campaign 06E060000
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Owner complaints by component426
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 290 | 68 |
| Gasoline | 266 | 62 |
| Service brakes | 80 | 19 |
| Hydraulic | 64 | 15 |
| Other | 25 | 6 |
| Power train | 16 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 16 | 4 |
| Air | 15 | 4 |
| Visibility | 8 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 1 |
| Suspension | 6 | 1 |
| Structure | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Equipment | 3 | 1 |
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
7 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
- Fuel/propulsion system
“A fuel line under the intake manifold located on the passenger side is leaking gas on cold starts. This is my second time dealing with this issue.”
- Fuel/propulsion system
“I have the terrible gasoline smell in and outside of the car as a result of a recall that is not valid in the state of ohio. As subaru thinks ohio is not a cold weather state and has denied the recall on my vehicle.”
- Structure
“The body is deteriorating so fast. I laugh at the subaru commercial where the parents give their kids the old car. I would not trust the old subaru to keep my children safe.”
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2002 Subaru WRX recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Subaru WRX have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2002 Subaru WRX. The most recent, 09V468000 (reported December 4, 2009), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Subaru WRX?
Fuel system is the most-reported component, named in 290 complaints out of 426 filed with NHTSA (68%). Across all complaints, owners reported 17 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Subaru WRX?
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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