2002 Subaru Impreza Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 292 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2002 Subaru Impreza, 1% of the 292 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2002 Subaru Impreza. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 08v135000 (latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair and the contact was informed that the parts were unavailable. Afterwards, when he attempted to use the rear liftgate, one of the liftgate struts separated from the vehicle. The liftgate struck the contact's head and caused a knot. The manufacturer was called, but the contact has yet to receive a response. The failure mileage was 58,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10232022, filed 2008-06, 58,000 miles“2002 Subaru Impreza recall notice. Consumer states that the hatch strut broke and ripped out when she was just lifting the tailgate. Causing the tailgate to land on her head which resulted in a mild concussion. The consumer stated a recall had been issued for the defect. Recall # 08v135000.”
NHTSA complaint #10231812, filed 2008-06Related recalls
- 08V135000Mar 24, 2008Subaru is recalling 36,791 my 2002-2003 impreza wagons. The stud bolt(s) of rear gate stay may have been tightened with insufficient tightening torque and a…Covers: Subaru Impreza 2002–2003
Related service bulletins
- 10241801Aug 1, 2023The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Subaru Impreza
99 complaintsBrakes
60 complaintsSuspension
49 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsEngine
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Subaru Impreza
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology