2002 SUBARU FORESTER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

109

Owner Complaints

29 Crashes 1 Fire

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2002 SUBARU FORESTER

The 2002 SUBARU FORESTER has received a total of 109 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (20 complaints), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (13 complaints), and Suspension (8 complaints).

Recalls for the 2002 SUBARU FORESTER

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2002 SUBARU FORESTER, potentially affecting up to 172,564 vehicles.

Recall 02V282000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

| 172,564 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION PARKING ROD. WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "P" (PARK) POSITION, THE TRANSMISSION PARK MECHANISM, THAT IS INTENDED TO HOLD YOUR VEHICLE, MAY NOT ENGAGE.

Consequence: THE VEHICLE COULD THEN MOVE/ROLL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING ROD ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION JANUARY 8, 2003. AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE SENT DURING NOVEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND...

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Owner Complaints for the 2002 SUBARU FORESTER

109 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 SUBARU FORESTER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 20 9 Crashes 1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 13 3 Crashes 1 Injury
Suspension
Complaints: 8 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 7
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 5
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 5 2 Crashes 1 Fire
Air Bags
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 4 4 Crashes 2 Injuries
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Power Train
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Engine
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Parking Brake
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Structurebody
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11271255 | SUSPENSION | | 235,000 miles
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 THE CAR DUE TO THE RUST AND THE BREAKING OF THE SUBFRAME IN THE REAR
#11271255 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 235,000 miles
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 THE CAR DUE TO THE RUST AND THE BREAKING OF THE SUBFRAME IN THE REAR
#11189798 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 161,000 miles
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.
#11180437 | SUSPENSION | | 169,000 miles
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. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTROL HAD WITHOUT WARNING SNAPPED IN HALF TAKING THE CV AXLE AND STABILIZER LINKAGE WITH IT. HOPING TO GET IT FIXED FOR UNDER $500.
#11099423 | SUSPENSION | | 198,455 miles
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY 1 MILE FROM MY HOME WHEN THE CONTROL ARM SUDDENLY FAILED SENDING MY CAR VEERING ACROSS THE ROAD ALMOST HITTING ONCOMING TRAFFIC.

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Safety Rating for the 2002 SUBARU FORESTER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 SUBARU FORESTER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 SUBARU FORESTER

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 SUBARU FORESTER

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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