2002 Subaru Legacy Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 138,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2002 Subaru Legacy, 9% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 138,500 miles.
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.
“When the vehicle starts going around 55 - 60 MPH, the car starts shaking vigorously. The wheel also shakes which also concerns me. Moreover, when I start to slow the car down, a rattling noise constantly shakes my car including my wheel from side to side. I think there might be an alignment problem with my vehicle since my check engine light turns on and off frequently.”
NHTSA complaint #11297204, filed 2020-01, 165,000 miles“I have noticed an inordinate number of cars with LED tail lights that the break and/or tail lights do not work. Nothing specific for make or model but it is dangerous! I would really like to see if it is being checked out.”
NHTSA complaint #11062478, filed 2018-01, 112,000 miles“To whom it may concern. I’ve purchased a second hand vehicle from New Jersey I live in California. It is 2002 Subaru outback H-6 3.0 with 52,000 miles. Upon delivery I took it to orange coast Subaru for general inspection when it was brought to my attention that there’s an open recall from 2004 stating excessive corrosion in the rear sub frame. It applies on vehicles in cold wet states where New Jersey is one of them. Service advisor assure me that all is fine and they marked it as resolved. …”
NHTSA complaint #11516418, filed 2023-04“Un-fendered vehicles - I see way too many vehicles allowed to be the outfitted with wide tires outside of the vehicles fenders. Hey! I though tires are supposed to be covered by the vehicle's fenders so they wouldn't throw off rocks, spray or debris into the air at other vehicles on the highway. Those obnoxious bright-blue headlights. Since when do our regulators allow headlights that blind other drivers on the highways at night when switched on low-beam? These might be great for the other driver but they're hell on someone's retinas at night if they have the temerity to be driving out ahead. …”
NHTSA complaint #11306403, filed 2020-01“Check engine light keeps coming on. Interior lights do not shut off when door shuts. Engine surges when accelerating slowly. Vehicle has been in the shop 8 times and counting.”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 17% |
| 2024 | 5 | 29% |
| 2023 | 3 | 30% |
| 2022 | 8 | 24% |
| 2021 | 7 | 23% |
| 2020 | 26 | 21% |
| 2019 | 20 | 16% |
| 2018 | 29 | 25% |
| 2017 | 21 | 18% |
| 2016 | 42 | 29% |
| 2015 | 28 | 18% |
| 2014 | 7 | 13% |
| 2013 | 5 | 8% |
| 2012 | 13 | 14% |
| 2011 | 18 | 11% |
| 2010 | 13 | 9% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 9% |
| 2006 | 6 | 7% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 9% |
| 1999 | 7 | 7% |
| 1998 | 4 | 4% |
| 1997 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 7 | 6% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2002 Subaru Legacy
15 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Subaru Legacy
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology