Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Subaru / Outback / 2002
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007122618 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 In may of 2007, my 2002 subaru outback with 71,000 miles first began having overheating issues. i took it straight to a subaru dealer where they
007110013 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 I pressed the gas pedal to accelerate around a corner and when i eased off the gas pedal it remained stuck down. i put the car in neutral and braked
007109089 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 2002 subaru outback stopped blowing cold air from the a/c. pep boys charged over $1,000 to repair. there were no subaru dealers in our city. we are
007104372 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 Tl*the contact owns a 2002 subaru outback. the current and failure mileage were 37,000. while the vehicle was parked the contact turned the ignition
007097252 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 In cold weather the brakes do not function when the car is first turned on. this is terrifying. this has happened several times and been confirmed
006084598 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 Our 2002 subaru outback eddie bauer edition has experienced a consistent brake failure the first thing in the morning on days where the outside
006082036 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 Our mechanic found our problem is a cracked head gasket. model-2002 outback subaru wagon. was told these models were made with a thin head gasket that
006081997 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 The head gasket, too thin, on our 2002 outback subaru and cracked. full recalls have been given to owners of outback models from 2000-2002 for cracked
006081537 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 Everytime it rains or go through a car wash the seat belt gets wet and is worse when the seat belt has been retracted as the wet area now is all
006081536 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 Everytime it rains or go through a car wash the seat belt gets wet and is worse when the seat belt has been retracted as the wet area now is all
006078835 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 After returning from a out of town trip, we got to our car and started to drive away and the engine revved up but did not proportionately increase in
006066392 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 Just started car and pulled up to stop light and hit break pedal. all of a sudden there was a sudden acceleration and the car started forward and i
006065714 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 The front headlights are not working. i replaced the headlight but that did not fix the problem. there is no warning light to show the lights are
005062976 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 2002 subaru outback (not sure which engine) - noticed coolant smell around november 2005; was told by the dealer that the head gasket was leaking -
006055803 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 AT 69,013 MILES, THE DRIVER SIDE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING COOLANT. WE FIRST NOTICED THE PROBLEM DUE TO THE ODOR. *NM
006054361 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 5 days after head gasket was replaced i was driving and came to a stop light. as the light turned green and i pressed on the accelerator the car did
006054360 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 Driving down the road in 2002 subaru outback smelt burning coolant. then , started seeing a lot of smoke from the driver side engine hood area.
005049830 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 2002 subaru outback visibility is poor when it rains. *ts the consumer stated he can't see out of the windshield on the drivers side. there are
002037352 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 PISTON SLAP IN 2.5 ENGINE. *NM
005037273 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 Front brake rotors on my 2002 outback 3.0 wagon have warped causing severe shimmy when braking at high speed. they were replaced at about 30,000, and
005028786 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 I purchased a 2002 subaru outback wagon, manual transmission. i'm having terrible clutch chatter going into 1st and 2nd gear. this happens daily,
005024561 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 2002 subaru outback wagon has 48,000 miles. car stalls at red lights, sputters and hesitates when trying to accelerate from a stop. dangerous trying
005018050 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 Car shudders and stalls continually when starting in 1st gear, more frequently when cold. have stalled in middle of interection multiple times. this
005015933 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. owner was pulling into a school parking lot when suddenly the vehicle began to accelerate. the engine revved
004007462 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT CONSUMER THAT THE CLUTCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *NM *NM
004003364 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 Dangerous hesitation in first and second gears especially. at stop light, upon attempting to accelerate, car bogged down, rpms dipped and nearly
004003363 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 Dangerous hesitation in first and second gears especially. at stop light, upon attempting to accelerate, car bogged down, rpms dipped and nearly
004003362 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 Dangerous hesitation in first and second gears especially. at stop light, upon attempting to accelerate, car bogged down, rpms dipped and nearly
005002162 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 2002 subaru outback, ll bean edition. brakes have failed to work on several different occasions when outside temperature is less than approx. 28 deg
004314708 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 FUEL SMELL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CABIN. DEALER HAS EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE, INSISTS NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE CAR.*AK
003311364 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 FRONT WINDSHIELD HAD TO BE REPLACED FOR THE FORTH TIME DUE TO PECK IN THE WINDOW THAT DEVELOPED INTO A CRACK. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK
004300917 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 The engine began to idle roughly quite a few months prior (dealer unable to detect any problem), subsequently experienced hesitation from stop;
002295017 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 My 2002 subaru outback sport (based on the imprezza) displays the same problem with the abs system being ineffective when braking over bumps as the
004289727 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 2002 subaru wagon manual transmission clutch shudders on cold start. sometimes it is difficult to get through an intersection. the dealer could not
004289515 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 The dealership replaced at the front rotors and pads at 9000 miles. at 17,000 miles the front rotors and pads were replaced again, due to corrosion
004284581 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 The transmission fluid leaks from the engine. as a result, the vehicle stalls without warning. the transmission was replaced twice, however the
004284580 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 The transmission fluid leaks from the engine. as a result, the vehicle stalls without warning. the transmission was replaced twice, however the
004284289 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 When trying to open the rear right door the rear door would not open from the outside. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer on three separate
004284288 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 When trying to open the rear right door the rear door would not open from the outside. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer on three separate
004273343 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 The driver's seat belt is easily unsnapped. the thumb release button is very sensitive, therefore if my arm/elbow touches it, the latch will release.
004268120 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 THE CAR HESITATES ON ACCELERATION, MAINLY IN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR. CAN BE SEVERE ENOUGH THAT CAR PRACTICALLY STALLS IN INTERSECTIONS. *AK
004267290 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 2002 subaru outback wagon repeatedly and unexpectedly stalls while driving. has been ongoing for nearly 2 years. has been examined on multiple
004267289 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 2002 subaru outback wagon repeatedly and unexpectedly stalls while driving. has been ongoing for nearly 2 years. has been examined on multiple
002266037 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 BRAKES, COMPLETE BRAKE JOBS (ROTORS AND PADS REPLACEMENT) AT LOW MILEAGE. *JB
004265390 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 I have owned a 2002 subaru outback station wagon since august 2002, and have experienced a very frequent (daily to weekly) but inconsistent hesitation
004255793 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 Since new, the clutch on this vehicle has slipped when starting from a stop. it also occasionally slips when shifting between 1st and 2nd gear. this
004254357 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 While driving at lower speeds the clutch intermittently shuddered when pulling out from a stop. the vehicle has been to two dealers but neither
003247740 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 IN COLD SEVERE WEATHER BRAKES SHUTTER. RECALL 02V079000 WAS ISSUED; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
003240325 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 Key stuck in the ignition switch compartment. also, had a problem with the shift gear position indicator. dealer urged consumer to put a towel at
003240324 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 Key stuck in the ignition switch compartment. also, had a problem with the shift gear position indicator. dealer urged consumer to put a towel at
003236053 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 2002 subaru outback h6 awd automatic transmission -- warped and glazed front rotors at relatively low miles (25,600), requiring replacement of pads
0000232232 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 When applying pressure to the accelerator pedal vehicle would jerk and experience sudden deceleration. when removing pressure from the accelerator
003230458 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 Experienced vibration when applying brakes. dealer recut rotors front & rear at approximately 13,000 mi. problem recurred at approx 17,000 miles
0000226157 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 When applying pressure to the brake pedal, the wheel would grind and make a noise. the vehicle had been to the dealer seven times since december 2002
003224030 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 Nhtsa# on certain passenger vehicles, the brake master cylinders may not function properly in ambient temperatures below freezing 32 degrees
0000215708 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THERE WAS A VIBRATION. THE DEALER REPLACED THE DISC BRAKE. *JB
003207633 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 While driving 25 mph on a dirt road the consumers vehicle began to fishtail. when the consumer applied the brakes they did not stop the vehicle and
003207632 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 While driving 25 mph on a dirt road the consumers vehicle began to fishtail. when the consumer applied the brakes they did not stop the vehicle and
003207630 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 While driving 25 mph on a dirt road the consumers vehicle began to fishtail. when the consumer applied the brakes they did not stop the vehicle and
003207629 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 While driving 25 mph on a dirt road the consumers vehicle began to fishtail. when the consumer applied the brakes they did not stop the vehicle and
003207059 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 THE VEHICLE STARTED TO FISH-TAIL, THE CONSUMER DEPRESSED THE BRAKES WITH FORCE AND DISCOVERED THE VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKES. *JB *TS
003206354 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 When the consumer removed the car seat from the vehicle, she notice the seat belt which was mounted in the roof of the vehicle had cut across half of
003203537 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 THE DEALER TOOK TOO LONG TO PEFORM RECALL #02V079000 REGARDING THE MASTER CYLINDER.*JB
0000203406 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.*JB *TS
003200713 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 NHTSA#02-V-282-000. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. PH
002197608 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 MASTER CYLINDER HAS A BAD LEAKAGE, CAUSING ENGINE TO LOCK. PH...*AK
003196817 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 CAR HAS COMPLETELY STALLED TWICE WHILE DRIVING. ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING WHILE DRIVING IN DOWNTOWN SEATTLE.
002175984 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 Bridgestone, original equipment, mounted on a 2002, subaru, outback, 2628 miles. tires have blownout twice within first week on right rear, and other
002169958 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY CONSUMER HIT A POTHOLE AND LEFT FRONT FIRESTONE TIRE AND WHEEL CAME OFF.*AK
001166926 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 Consumer was traveling on highway, and while approaching a stop sign she applied brakes, but pedal went all the way down to the floor, and vehicle
001106040 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 Consumer stated the brakes failed twice, had vehicle taken to the dealer, but could not duplicate the problem, both times when brakes failed, the
001106037 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 Consumer stated the brakes failed twice, had vehicle taken to the dealer, but could not duplicate the problem, both times when brakes failed, the
001089013 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 The manual transmission on this vehicle skips or shudders in 1st gear making it difficult to pull forward or into traffic at slow speeds without
002088253 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 This is the second time in 2 months that the brakes have failed while driving at low speed on a wet, but totally ice-free paved road. have taken car
001088251 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 Air conditioner has not worked properly since bought the car. have complained several times to 3 different dealers and they all state it is performing
0000106042 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLES REAR POWER WINDOWS NEED FIXING. *JG
0000100347 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 My windshield wipers quit totally. when i looked in the vehicle manuel i found that failure of the wipers was not an unexpected event. manuel says it
0000226642 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 When applying pressure to the brake pedal, the wheel would grind and make a noise. the vehicle had been to the dealer seven times since december 2002
0000216190 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THERE WAS A VIBRATION. THE DEALER REPLACED THE DISC BRAKE. *JB
003212210 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 CAR LEAKS INTO CABIN THROUGH MOON ROOFS (I SUPPOSE). WATER POURS THROUGH SEAT BELT RECOIL IN ROOF OVER CARGO AREA.
003211730 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 CAR LEAKS INTO CABIN THROUGH MOON ROOFS (I SUPPOSE). WATER POURS THROUGH SEAT BELT RECOIL IN ROOF OVER CARGO AREA.
003208577 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 I purchased a 2002 subaru outback from oldham's subaru of nicholasville, ky in feburary 2003. on sat. march 22, 2003, i noticed the car hesitating
003208105 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 While driving 25 mph on a dirt road the consumers vehicle began to fishtail. when the consumer applied the brakes they did not stop the vehicle and
003207626 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 While driving 25 mph on a dirt road the consumers vehicle began to fishtail. when the consumer applied the brakes they did not stop the vehicle and
003207625 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 While driving 25 mph on a dirt road the consumers vehicle began to fishtail. when the consumer applied the brakes they did not stop the vehicle and
003206833 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 When the consumer removed the car seat from the vehicle, she notice the seat belt which was mounted in the roof of the vehicle had cut across half of
003204010 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 THE DEALER TOOK TOO LONG TO PEFORM RECALL #02V079000 REGARDING THE MASTER CYLINDER.*JB
003203697 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION.*JB
003201186 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 NHTSA#02-V-282-000. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. PH
002198077 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 MASTER CYLINDER HAS A BAD LEAKAGE, CAUSING ENGINE TO LOCK. PH...*AK
003197282 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 CAR HAS COMPLETELY STALLED TWICE WHILE DRIVING. ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING WHILE DRIVING IN DOWNTOWN SEATTLE.
002186580 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 The consumer states that while pulling into a parking space, the vehicle went into full throttle resulting in a crash. the cause is unknown. *nlm *
002185848 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 Consumer states the location of the seat belt buckle receptacle is so low, that it is very diffcult to buckle seat belt into the receptacle .
002185019 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 Bug deflector "flew off" while driving on highway at approximately 75mph. consumer concerned that deflector could have caused injury to other
002175994 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 Bridgestone, original equipment, mounted on a 2002, subaru, outback, 2628 miles. tires have blownout twice within first week on right rear, and other
002169968 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY CONSUMER HIT A POTHOLE AND LEFT FRONT FIRESTONE TIRE AND WHEEL CAME OFF.*AK
002167261 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 REAR LIGHTS WILL NOT COME ON AT ALL.*AK
001166936 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 Consumer was traveling on highway, and while approaching a stop sign she applied brakes, but pedal went all the way down to the floor, and vehicle
001155331 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 Vehicle was in park with engine running, emergency brake not engaged. and it suddenly went forward, across a field, into trees/ flipped over on its
0000106048 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 CONSUMER STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE AIMED TOO LOW AT TIME OF PURCHASE AND IS HAVING PROBLEMS SEEING THE ROAD. *JG
0000106047 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLES REAR POWER WINDOWS NEED FIXING. *JG
0000106046 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 VEHICLES AIR CONDITIONING HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. *JG
0000106045 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 THE VEHICLES WINDSHIELD WASHER SQUIRTS WATER OVER THE HOOD INSTEAD OF ON THE WINDSHIELD. *JG
0000106041 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 VEHICLES AIR CONDITIONING HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. *JG
0000106039 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 THE VEHICLES WINDSHIELD WASHER SQUIRTS WATER OVER THE HOOD INSTEAD OF ON THE WINDSHIELD. *JG
0000106038 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 CONSUMER STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE AIMED TOO LOW AT TIME OF PURCHASE AND IS HAVING PROBLEMS SEEING THE ROAD. *JG
002100430 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE SET, CAR ROLLED INTO BRICK GATE POST AND INTO STREET, JUMPED CURB, DOOR PANEL BROKE OFF, DOOR DAMAGED. NLM
0000100354 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 My windshield wipers quit totally. when i looked in the vehicle manuel i found that failure of the wipers was not an unexpected event. manuel says it
001089020 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 The manual transmission on this vehicle skips or shudders in 1st gear making it difficult to pull forward or into traffic at slow speeds without
001088502 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 I have reported the problem to dealer, been to subaru dealer 3 times who can't duplicate the problem, however the problem keeps recurring to me. feel
001088501 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 I have reported the problem to dealer, been to subaru dealer 3 times who can't duplicate the problem, however the problem keeps recurring to me. feel
001088495 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 I have reported the problem to dealer, been to subaru dealer 3 times who can't duplicate the problem, however the problem keeps recurring to me. feel
001088494 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 I have reported the problem to dealer, been to subaru dealer 3 times who can't duplicate the problem, however the problem keeps recurring to me. feel
001088258 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 Air conditioner has not worked properly since bought the car. have complained several times to 3 different dealers and they all state it is performing
002086248 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 When my vehicles brakes are depressed with uneven surface traction on the left or right side of the wheels, the abs system delays and does not engage
002086241 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 When my vehicles brakes are depressed with uneven surface traction on the left or right side of the wheels, the abs system delays and does not engage
0000099265 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 Engine stalls on acceleration from a stop. at times the engine will die when accelerator is pressed. dealer was contacted and vehicle taken to dealer
0000027431 SUBARU OUTBACK 2002 A ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE REAR HARNESS CAUSED THE TAIL LIGHTS NOT TO WORK ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WITHOUT WARNING. NLM

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