2002 Subaru WRX engine problems
17 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2002 Subaru WRX, which is 4% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 17 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 30,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 30,000 miles, and 77% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Exhaust system overheats, causing carpeting inside passenger's compartment to get very hot after the vehicle has been driven over a long period of time. Also, due to vehicle overheating metal has turned into a cherry color. Consumer has contacted dealer; dealer stated that it was caused by aggressive driving. Please provide any further details.
Only in cold temperatures there is a smell of fumes. Gas vapors are coming from the engine into the vehicle. No recalls found.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Subaru WRX
- Fuel system 308 complaints
- Brakes 83 complaints