2002 Subaru Impreza Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 292 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2002 Subaru Impreza, 2% of the 292 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,400 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 brakes worked intermittently. It was hard to stop the vehicle. The dealer and the other mechanics can find no defects. Instead of stopping the consumer stated that the vehicle picked up speed.”
NHTSA complaint #10109671, filed 2005-03, 80,400 miles“After the first oil change noticed a hesitation problem when acellerating form a stop and a rough idle. This happens after the engine is warmed up. Reported the problem to the dealer they said they did not know how to fix it. Contacted Subaru directly and they denied any knowledge of this problem. Found out form other people that this is a known problem. It is not getting any better and am worried when I take off some time that if the engines stalls out like this I could get rear ended.”
NHTSA complaint #766152, filed 2002-08“The car in front of me slowed down so I tried to disengage the cruise control with the cruise control lever. My goal was to slow the car down however it was not working fast enough so I pushed on the brakes. I was unable to push on the brake because it felt like a cement block. My cruise control did not disengage forcing me to pull over onto the shoulder where I was still unable to come to an immediate stop. Finally I pushed in the clutch which helped to slow the car down but the brakes still felt very stiff. I believe this was a problem that was created due to my using the cruise conrol. …”
NHTSA complaint #765003, filed 2002-07“The accelerator on 2002 Subaru Impreza became stuck in the open position. The dealership determined that the cause of the problem was a part of the air cleaner filter had fallen into the carburetor.”
NHTSA complaint #10117305, filed 2005-03“Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration while in reverse. The consumer was backing out slowly out of a level parking lot with her foot on the brake as the vehicle coasted. The ignition had to be turned off to stop the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10046639, filed 2003-11Related recalls
- 04V128000Mar 16, 2004On certain passenger sedans, wagons, and sport utility vehicles, the cruise control cable could come out of its track on the cruise control lever and lodge on…Covers: Subaru Impreza 2002–2004, Legacy 2001–2004, Outback 2001–2004
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 14% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 8 | 11% |
| 2015 | 6 | 8% |
| 2014 | 8 | 7% |
| 2013 | 13 | 5% |
| 2012 | 11 | 5% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 5 | 11% |
| 2009 | 9 | 9% |
| 2008 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 5% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 7% |
| 1999 | 2 | 9% |
| 1997 | 2 | 7% |
| 1995 | 2 | 4% |
| 1994 | 1 | 13% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Subaru Impreza
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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