2002 Subaru Outback structure problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2002 Subaru Outback — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 subaru outback. While the vehicle was being serviced, the independent mechanic observed that the entire frame was severely corroded and holes were forming. The vehicle needed a new cross member. The vehicle was not repaired. Also, when the vehicle was shifted into the…”
filed Jul 26, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 subaru outback. While the vehicle was being serviced for routine maintenance, the independent mechanic discovered that the rear suspension subframe had fractured due to severe rusting. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…”
filed Oct 5, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Outback years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Outback | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 Outback | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 Outback | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 Outback | 7 | 2% |
| 2021 Outback | 7 | 2% |
| 2020 Outback | 21 | 2% |
| 2019 Outback | 27 | 3% |
| 2018 Outback | 13 | 2% |
| 2017 Outback | 26 | 3% |
| 2016 Outback | 19 | 3% |
| 2015 Outback | 33 | 7% |
| 2014 Outback | 11 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Subaru Outback
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.