Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Subaru Forester has 5 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 0 fuel system-related recalls.
5
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2009 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | A VERY STRONG FUEL SMELL COMES INTO THE CAB OF MY 2002 SUBARU FORESTER WHEN TEMPERATURES DROP BELOW ... |
| Feb 5, 2009 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | AFTER A PERIOD OF COLD WEATHER (BELOW FREEZING), I DROVE MY CAR FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES. AFTER EXITING ... |
| Jan 20, 2008 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | DURING A VERY COLD DAY I FELT VERY STRONG GASOLINE SMELL RIGHT AFTER START IN MY 2002 SUBARU FORESTE... |
| Jan 1, 2006 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STRUGGLE TO A... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | FROM A STAND STILL VEHICLE WILL HESITATE OR ONCE GETTING STARTED WILL LUNGE FORWARD. DEALERSHIP LOO... |