2002 Subaru Impreza Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 292 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2002 Subaru Impreza, 1% of the 292 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 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 seat track failed due to metal fatigue. This resulted in the drivers seat coming lose. All bolts remained tight, was not a fastener failure, rather a metal fatigue issue with the seat track. Was not caused by corrosion. I am retaining the failed seat track.”
NHTSA complaint #10492248, filed 2013-01, 216,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Subaru Impreza. After adjusting the rear of the driver's seat, the back of the seat suddenly released and caused the occupant to fall backwards while in the seat. During the incident, the occupant sustained a concussion. Medical attention was received. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 105,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10806318, filed 2015-11, 105,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V342000Jul 14, 2004On certain sedan and wagon model vehicles, the left front bolt that retains the forward part of the driver's seat to the seat slide rail may loosen. If the…Covers: Subaru Impreza 2002–2003
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 | 9 | 4% |
| 2012 | 15 | 6% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 10% |
| 1996 | 2 | 10% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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