2002 Subaru Impreza vs 2004 Subaru Impreza
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Subaru Impreza | 2004 Subaru Impreza |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 292 | 96 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 169 | 199 |
| Investigations | 4 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 18–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,000 mi | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Subaru Impreza | Subaru Impreza |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 88 | 13 |
| Suspension | 49 | 17 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 56 | 3 |
| Power Train | 25 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 24 |
| Structure | 21 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 19 | 5 |
| Visibility | 17 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 41 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 0 |
| Stalling | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 5 |
2002 Subaru Impreza
2004 Subaru Impreza
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.