2002 Subaru Outback Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 143 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the tires of the 2002 Subaru Outback, 4% of the 143 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,800 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.
“Two front tires need replacement because their insides were worn. 20,000 miles later the two front and one right rear tires had to be replaced because of the same reason.”
NHTSA complaint #10099563, filed 2004-11, 30,000 miles“Bridgestone, original equipment, mounted on a 2002, Subaru, Outback, 2628 miles. Tires have blownout twice within first week on right rear, and other tires on left front. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything. Dot# unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #8011097, filed 2002-06Related service bulletins
- 10037968Feb 3, 2011Subaru: there is a steering wheel vibration at highway speeds due to an imporper wheel balance.
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 10% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 9 | 1% |
| 2010 | 9 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 5% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 9 | 5% |
| 2000 | 30 | 14% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 4 | 9% |
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 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSuspension
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology