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Common Problems with 2002 Subaru Forester

Retrospectively, the 2002 Subaru Forester had 61 complaints, and 33% of issues had something to do with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2002 Subaru Forester?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2002 Subaru Forester fall into the category of VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 20 SUSPENSION 8 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 5 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 5 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 4 AIR BAGS 4 POWER TRAIN 2 STEERING 1 PARKING BRAKE 1 WHEELS 1 TIRES 1 ENGINE 1 SERVICE BRAKES 1

Worst 2002 Subaru Forester Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2002 Subaru Forester November 1, 2004 Victims: 2

When the consumer applied the brakes to avoid another vehicle, he driver lost control of the vehicle and hit a median wall head on. the driver and pa...

AIR BAGS
2002 Subaru Forester June 15, 2009 Victims: 2 Mileage: 35311 miles

6/15/2009 i was headed home at a rate of ~20-25 mph on pisgah church rd as i was approaching where i turn right onto lawndale ave and i rear ended a v...

SIDE/WINDOW
2002 Subaru Forester November 27, 2004 Victims: 2 Mileage: 25400 miles

My vehicle was broadsided on the left side by another vehicle that failed to stop at a stop sign traveling approximately 30-40 mph. damage to the left...