2002 Subaru Impreza suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 50 complaints for the 2002 Subaru Impreza, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 50 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 133,000 miles 42 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 8 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 42 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 133,000 miles, and 10% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Rt control arm failed while my daughter was north bound on the west side highway in nyc. She was able to control car and exit highway. Inspection by my mechanic indicated the part had rusted away. I had him replaced both as I intended to trade it in and I didn't want to endanger anyone who might get the car. Car was traded in for a new subaru in august 2010.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 subaru impreza. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance when the technician advised that the front lower control arm was corroded. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 11v464000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower arm) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Subaru Impreza
- Fuel system 100 complaints
- Brakes 65 complaints
- Body & structure 21 complaints
- Engine 20 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 17 complaints