2002 Subaru Outback Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 143 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 2002 Subaru Outback, 1% of the 143 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Air conditioner has not worked properly since bought the car. Have complained several times to 3 different dealers and they all state it is performing normally . The A/C only blows cold air consistently in the coldest air setting, if you move the dial up past the lowest setting, while still in blue zone you will start getting warm air. I think there is a tbs on it, but that has never been communicated to me by either dealer nor Subaru.”
NHTSA complaint #758050, filed 2002-02Related service bulletins
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- 10219492Aug 23, 2022This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
- 10219491Aug 23, 2022This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
- 10198758Jun 17, 2021This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models
- 10198749Jun 7, 2021This bulletin is to advise of SOAâs revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
- 10187315Feb 1, 2021To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special…
- 10186364Jan 12, 2021This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.
- 10186348Jan 4, 2021The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information.
- 10179378Aug 4, 2020Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 7 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2002 Subaru Outback
32 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Subaru Outback
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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