2002
Subaru Forester
EPA MPG:
24 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
24 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There is 1 recall on this vehicle.
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There is 1 recall on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There is 1 recall on this vehicle.
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There is 1 recall on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
We expect the 2025 Forester will be much more reliable than the average new car. This prediction is based on data from the 2025 model.
The 2002 Subaru Forester has been recalled 1 time by NHTSA.
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The 2002 Subaru Forester has been recalled 1 time by NHTSA.
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2002 SUVs Reliability
No Data Available
Subaru vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Redesign year
Overall Reliability Verdict
NA
NA
NA
POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
NA
NA
NA
Engine Minor
NA
NA
NA
Engine Cooling
NA
NA
NA
Engine Electrical
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Major
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Minor
NA
NA
NA
Drive System
NA
NA
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
NA
Exhaust
NA
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
NA
Body Hardware
NA
NA
NA
Paint/Trim
NA
NA
NA
Noises/Leaks
NA
NA
NA
In-car Electronics
NA
NA
NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Powertrain
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Engine Major
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Engine Minor
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Engine Cooling
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Engine Electrical
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Transmission Major
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Transmission Minor
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Drive System
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Fuel System/Emissions
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Exhaust
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Brakes
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Climate System
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Build Quality
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Electrical Accessories
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Body Hardware
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Paint/Trim
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Noises/Leaks
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide
data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
POWER TRAIN
Oct 30, 2002
THE VEHICLE COULD THEN MOVE/ROLL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Summary:
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.
What should you do:
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 DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
For more information:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
02V282000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
172564
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