2002 Subaru Impreza body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 21 complaints for the 2002 Subaru Impreza, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 118,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 118,000 miles, and 17% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the body & structure complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Dt: the contact stated the hatchback/lifgate fell out because the screws holding the liftgate in place stripped due to wearing. The dealership determined it was assembled improperly, and to contact the manufacturer before having the repairs done. The vehicle is a 2002, subaru impreza wrx.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 subaru impreza. The contact stated that water penetrated the radiator causing it to fail. The front subframe, front driver lower control arm, bushings, and ball joint were all corroded due to the water damage. The control arm broke in multiple pieces and resulted in loss of vehicle control. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the mechanic recommended that all of the parts be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Subaru Impreza
- Fuel system 100 complaints
- Brakes 65 complaints
- Suspension 50 complaints
- Engine 20 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 17 complaints