2002 Subaru WRX vs 2004 Subaru WRX
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Subaru WRX | 2004 Subaru WRX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 427 | 42 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 112 | 166 |
| Investigations | 5 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 42,000 mi | 69,990 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Subaru WRX | Subaru WRX |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 266 | 27 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 64 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 25 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 2 |
| Power Train | 16 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 15 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 8 |
| Visibility | 8 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 22 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
2002 Subaru WRX
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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.