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2002 Subaru Forester Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Subaru Forester has 5 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 0 fuel system-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Subaru Forester

Engine
17
Speed Control
14
Powertrain
14
Brakes
11
Other
9
Airbags
9
Suspension
8
Fuel System
5

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Fuel System Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 7, 2009FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEA VERY STRONG FUEL SMELL COMES INTO THE CAB OF MY 2002 SUBARU FORESTER WHEN TEMPERATURES DROP BELOW ...
Feb 5, 2009FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEAFTER A PERIOD OF COLD WEATHER (BELOW FREEZING), I DROVE MY CAR FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES. AFTER EXITING ...
Jan 20, 2008FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEDURING A VERY COLD DAY I FELT VERY STRONG GASOLINE SMELL RIGHT AFTER START IN MY 2002 SUBARU FORESTE...
Jan 1, 2006FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STRUGGLE TO A...
Jan 1, 1970FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEFROM A STAND STILL VEHICLE WILL HESITATE OR ONCE GETTING STARTED WILL LUNGE FORWARD. DEALERSHIP LOO...

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