Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 99 | 02/01/2004 | 10006149 | Engine cooling system conditioner.*mr | 04/22/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 093703 | 07/15/2003 | 10002917 | New wrx radiator. *tt | 10/01/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 029605 | 09/09/2005 | 10016869 | 2.5l remanufactured sohc short block release. *tt | 10/13/2005 | |
| 010901 | 09/01/2001 | 627880 | Subject regarding crankshaft position sensor circuit range/performance problem. *yd *yd | 02/26/2002 | |
| 010901 | 09/01/2001 | 627881 | Subject regarding crankshaft position sensor circuit range/performance problem. *yd | 02/26/2002 | |
| 010901 | 09/01/2001 | 627854 | Subject regarding crankshaft position sensor circuit. *yd | 02/25/2002 | |
| 010901 | 09/01/2001 | 627855 | Subject regarding camshaft position sensor circuit malfunction. *yd | 02/25/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 010901 | 09/01/2001 | 627878 | Subject regarding knock sensor circuit high high input. *yd | 02/26/2002 | |
| 010901 | 09/01/2001 | 627853 | Subject regarding knock sensor circuit low input. *yd | 02/25/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| 02 | 02/01/2006 | 10019343 | Rubbing mark on timing belt. subaru. *tt | 03/09/2006 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 010901 | 09/01/2001 | 627888 | Subject regarding evaporative emission control system pressure sensor range/performance problem. *yd | 02/26/2002 | |
| 010901 | 09/01/2001 | 627883 | Subject regarding evaporative emission control system malfunction. *yd | 02/26/2002 | |
| 010901 | 09/01/2001 | 627886 | Subject regarding evaporative emission control high input. *yd | 02/26/2002 | |
| 010901 | 09/01/2001 | 627889 | Subject regarding evaporative emission control system pressure sensor low input. *yd | 02/26/2002 | |
| 010901 | 09/01/2001 | 627890 | Subject regardidng evaporative emission control system pressure sensor high input. *yd | 02/26/2002 | |
| 010901 | 09/01/2001 | 627887 | Subject regarding evaporative emission control system vent control high input. *yd | 02/26/2002 | |
| 010901 | 09/01/2001 | 627856 | Subject regarding evaporative emission control system malfunction. *yd | 02/25/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||||
| 010901 | 09/01/2001 | 627882 | Subject regarding catalyst system efficiency below threshold. *yd | 02/26/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| 010901 | 09/01/2001 | 627884 | Subject regarding evaporative emission control system purge control valve circuit low input. *yd | 02/26/2002 | |
| 010901 | 09/01/2001 | 627885 | Subject regarding evaporative emission control system purge control valve circuit high input. *yd | 02/26/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 10/30/2005 | 20000 | 1 | |
| Head gaskets on both sides of engine leaking oil and coolant at 20000 miles and 2.5 yrs old. oil and coolant leak transfers on tires and exhaust. this can cause fire and loss of control. subaru only acknowledges problem on other vin on impreza (my vehicle 2002 impreza outback wagon) and forester. even though forester uses the identical engine as impreza. *tr | |||
| 04/15/2008 | 81543 | 1 | |
| My 2002 subaru impreza outback sport was also diagnosed in 4/08 with a leaking head gasket @ 81k by the dealer when i took it for a brake service. i bought the car new and gas mileage has been only ok. it has never overheated, ever, which is why i took it to an independent mechanic rather than spend the $3k the dealer wanted. an external leak was noted and i'm keeping an eye on it. i've heard rumors of problems with leaking head gaskets on this vehicle. why not covered or monitored? *tr | |||
| 09/30/2002 | 71429 | 1 | |
| Just learned that my 2002 impreza sport has a leaking head gasket when the car only has 72,000 on it. the car has never gotten over 23 miles per gallon, even when it is highway driven. the car has had very very little mileage on it since it was purchased three years ago with 55,000 on it. no mention of any problems during its 60,000 mile maintenance. this came out of the blue. *tr | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 43420 | 1 | |
| 2002 subaru impreza with a leaking head gasket. consumer states that the dealer said they would pay for half of the cost of the repairs. consumer was then informed that both head gaskets were leaking. *kb the cylinders were leaking coolant. *jb | |||
| 02/05/2007 | 119330 | 1 | 04/01/2001 |
| Tl*- the contact owns a 2002 subaru impreza wr,x and stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel, and there was a raw fuel smell coming from the passenger compartment of the vehicle. the fuel smell was stronger when the vehicle was running and the temperature was below 32 degrees. the contact currently has the vehicle at the dealership. the failure and current mileage were 119330.*ak the vehicle also had a coolant lead. the drivers side door regulator was inopertive, the clutch had a judder, there was problem with the abs. updated | |||
| 09/15/2002 | 45000 | ||
| My car is a total lemon. i pre-ordered the 2002 wrx in 2001 and was very anxious to receive it. as soon as i got the car the check engine light was on. the dealer diagnosed the problem as a cam position sensor wich they replaced 3 times. they told me i revved the car too high to throw the code. the code was thrown at 6200 rpm and the engine redlines at 7000. the dealership refused to work on this problem after the 3rd time. at 45000 miles my car began to miss and not run correctly. the dealership could not find any problem with it. i took it to another shop to get a 2nd opinion. they found that the cam position sensor had malfunctioned and caused my car to missfire when i would hit a bump in the road. they replaced the sensor and charged me a fee of $800 due to the massive troubleshooting work that led up to solving the problem. finally the problem that i had since the car was brand new was fixed at the full cost to me. at 48000 my transmission was the next to go. i lost the ability to shift my car in any gear. i had it towed to the dealership as the powertrain warranty is 60000 miles. they dismantled my transmission to find 2nd gear stripped. they then denied to cover this under warranty as it was labeled abuse. they charged me $800 dollars for their time. then then gave me a quote for $4500 extra dollars to replace the transmission. i had my car towed to the same shop that fixed my check engine light. they installed a new transmission for me at the cost of $2200. my transmisson has also broke again at 65000 miles. now i have a car that doesn't run that i am paying on. i can not sell a car that doesn't run. subaru does not care that their cars are junk. i really do not know what to do now. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 54700 | 7 | 06/06/2002 |
| 2002 subaru impreza wrx - i was taking my five yr. old grandson home when we became aware of a heavy smell in the car. i thought it smelled like antifreeze, but he said 'gas' mamaw. i hurried to get him home, and before i got back home my throat was sore and my nose bothered me from the awful fumes. my husband took the car to the dealer today and they may call back when they get their loaner freed up but i don't think we are big on the priority list. they said antifreeze was leaking from the rear of the engine. it has 55,000 or so miles on it now. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/15/2010 | 139000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 subaru impreza. the contact stated that water penetrated the radiator causing it to fail. the front subframe, front lower control arm, bushings, and ball joint were all corroded due to the water damage. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the mechanic recommended that all of the parts be replaced. the contact called the manufacturer. the current and failure mileages were approximately 139,000. | |||
| 12/30/2005 | 71816 | 1 | 11/15/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated there was coolant leaking from the radiator. the vehicle was taken to the dealership where it was determined to have a blown radiator which needed to be replaced. the vehicle is unable to be driven and no repairs have been made. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 02/10/2009 | 100000 | 1 | |
| Strong fuel smell in cold weather. *tr | |||
| 12/11/2009 | 63000 | 1 | |
| I recently bought an 02 subaru and it seems that every time i cold start the car when it gets below freezing outside there is a horrid gas smell in the cabin of the car. on further investigation it is visible that there is a pool of gas accumulating on the motor from underneath the intake manifold. i have just noticed this and called the dealer and they said they had never heard of this. looking online it seems to be a regular issue and there is no recall or information on how dangerous it is to have raw fuel on a hot engine. i am at a loss and a little concerned for my safety. *tr | |||
| 10/30/2005 | 20000 | 1 | |
| Head gaskets on both sides of engine leaking oil and coolant at 20000 miles and 2.5 yrs old. oil and coolant leak transfers on tires and exhaust. this can cause fire and loss of control. subaru only acknowledges problem on other vin on impreza (my vehicle 2002 impreza outback wagon) and forester. even though forester uses the identical engine as impreza. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 37000 | 1 | 05/09/2001 |
| I have a 2002 subaru impreza wrx, and i can smell fuel odor in my vehicle at cold temperatures. i purchased the car within 4 weeks of the north american release of the vehicle.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 12/20/2004 | 1 | ||
| 1.events: chronic gasoline smell/fumes in 2002 subaru wrx in cold weather conditions (under 34 degrees). 2.dealer has checked out the car once in summer of 2004 and reported no problems even though i was inhaling gasoline fumes on every cold morning since i bought the car. second time i brought in the car monday dec 19. 2004 the warranty was expired and the dealer wanted to charge me $425 to fix the problem they just found. *ak | |||
| 08/01/2001 | |||
| Slight engine hesitation; refer to tsb#115398 in mt 1/99; is this a problem they have not resolved....fearing potential accident if it gets worse; also engine misfiring which may result in cylinder failure and loss of power. manufacturer not repairing and in denial of all requests...three failed repair attempts. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 01/21/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving at any speed smelled fuel odor at cold temperatures. there was a fuel leak on top of the exhaust manifold.*ak | |||
| 08/08/2001 | 04/01/2001 | ||
| All wrx's show heat damage at around 4k miles. on any sedan. no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 01/15/2006 | 58100 | 2 | 07/17/2005 |
| This issue is for a 2002 subaru impreza wrx wagon. there is a strong fuel smell in the vehicle cabin when the car is stoppped at idle. the subaru mechanic said there is a clip attaching the fuel line from the tank to the engine under the intake manifold which is loose. they adjusted the clip but said it would be about $800 to fix if the problem occurred again since they would have to remove the intake manifold to repair. the smell came back a couple of days later. *ak i have done research, and there is a tsb for this particular issue, but no recall. looking at postings on this issue, there are hundreds if not thousands of people with the same issue. it seems to be particular with the 2002 wrx. it seems for an issue that has enough history to occur to generate a tsb that is also such a potential safety issue would warrant a recall. | |||
| 12/18/2004 | 50000 | 1 | 04/30/2002 |
| 2002 subaru impreza wrx, fuel leak on passanger side of engine compartment under intake manifold. occurs in low tempuratures and leads to a strong raw gas odor in the cabin.*ak issue has not been resolved | |||