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2002 Subaru Impreza Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Subaru Impreza has 8 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Subaru Impreza

Fuel System
88
Brakes
62
Suspension
42
Powertrain
25
Engine
22
Visibility
14
Structure
10
Steering
8
Other
7
Electrical
6
Speed Control
6
Seats
3

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 10, 2021STEERING,SUSPENSIONThe passenger side lower control arm was rusting out without my knowledge and while driving, a part ...
Feb 7, 2019STEERING,SUSPENSIONNHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 11V464000 (SUBARU SAFETY RECALL WVX-34) COVERS 2002-2007 IMPREZAS, AS WELL AS OTHE...
Sep 7, 2016STEERING,SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUBARU IMPREZA. WHILE REVERSING FROM A PARKING SPACE, A POPPING SOUND EM...
Dec 19, 2015STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERVEHICLE HAD RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR RUST ON FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS PERFORMED (AMONG THE FIRST CARS FIX...
Jan 8, 2015STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURETOOK MY CAR IN FOR TIRES AND ALONG WITH BAD WHEEL BEARING, I WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE FRONT...
Aug 28, 2011STEERING,SUSPENSIONSEE PREVIOUS COMPLAINT W/SAME VEHICLE----FAILURE OF RIGHT SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM ON 1-14-2011 AT OD...
Jan 14, 2011STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE2.5 TS WITH 49,093 MILES. WAGON WAS ALWAYS GIVEN BEST OF PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE. DRIVING SLOWLY ON...
Jun 27, 2006STEERINGSTEERING ROLL CONNECTOR FAILED. CAUSES HORN, CRUISE, AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG TO STOP FUNCTIONING....

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