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2002 Subaru Outback Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Subaru Outback has 5 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Subaru Outback

Brakes
31
Fuel System
24
Engine
23
Powertrain
19
Speed Control
11
Other
9
Visibility
6
Structure
5
Seat Belts
5
Tires
5
Suspension
4
Electrical
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 15, 2015STRUCTUREWHEN GETTING THE CAR INSPECTED WE FOUND OUT THE FRAME OF THE CAR WAS RUSTED SO BADLY IT WAS CRACKED....
Aug 2, 2012STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESWE WERE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY I-95 GOING BETWEEN 55 AND 60 MILES AN HOUR AND THE HOOD LATCH FAILED. TH...
Oct 7, 2007STRUCTURE2002 SUBARU OUTBACK REAR SEAT LATCH CLIPS NOT ACCESSIBLE TO USE CHILD SAFETY SEATS (6 POINT HARNESS ...
Apr 5, 2003STRUCTURECAR LEAKS INTO CABIN THROUGH MOON ROOFS (I SUPPOSE). WATER POURS THROUGH SEAT BELT RECOIL IN ROOF OV...
Aug 30, 2002STRUCTUREBUG DEFLECTOR "FLEW OFF" WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 75MPH. CONSUMER CONCERNED THAT D...

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