2002 Subaru Impreza suspension problems
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2002 Subaru Impreza — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2002 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle felt as if there was a flat tire on the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the front driver's side tire was about to detach. Additionally, the driver’s side front lower control arm was…”
filed Dec 16, 2021
“The passenger side lower control arm was rusting out without my knowledge and while driving, a part of it broke in half which caused my front passenger side while to turn the wrong way and ripped apart the CV Axle causing me to swerve to the left and promptly stopping the vehicle causing cars…”
filed Jun 8, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- SuspensionCampaign 11V464000 · Sep 6, 2011
Suspension problems in other Impreza years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Impreza | 5 | 17% |
| 2020 Impreza | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Impreza | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Impreza | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Impreza | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 Impreza | 3 | 4% |
| 2014 Impreza | 5 | 5% |
| 2012 Impreza | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 Impreza | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 Impreza | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Impreza | 5 | 7% |
| 2006 Impreza | 2 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Subaru Impreza
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.