2002 Subaru Impreza body problems

Filed Jun 23, 2017 · Body · 182,653 miles · MN

At oil change, I was called to look at hole rusted into front subframe--shocking and frightening!!!

Filed Jan 30, 2017 · Body, Engine · 75,000 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 subaru impreza. When the contact started the vehicle, there was a burning oil odor. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the rear of the vehicle began to emit a loud vibrating noise. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the exhaust from the convector rear muffler, gasket bolt, and dry belt needed to be replaced. In addition, the front subframe was rotted and the head gaskets were fractured, which caused an oil leak. All the parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Dec 30, 2016 · Body, Suspension · PA

2002 subaru with rotted sub frame with only 129,000 miles. Unsafe to drive.

Filed Feb 29, 2016 · Body · WI

My car has a sub frame under the front end. I have read theories about why it is there but it still seems to be a question. I believe the info about it being an additional safety feature for the us market. It can be removed without changing anything else. They rust and mine is a group of rusted frame like material ready to fall and damage the underside of my car and any one behind me. If this is a safety feature it should be recalled and replaced, if is not then there should be an answer about why it is there and is it needed.

Filed Jan 9, 2015 · Body, Steering · 165,000 miles · MA

Took my car in for tires and along with bad wheel bearing, I was told by the mechanic that the front subframe was almost rotted out. As I live in a cold snowy area and I often drive my grandchildren around in this vehicle, I'd like to know what is being done about this? I see that there are other owners of the same model, year, make that have similar complaint. I am also very upset that I was sold this car in 01/12 and was not informed of the front control arm recall. 5 months after I bought this car, I had to have this replaced. It was in the shop for 2 days, the parts had to be ordered from a subaru dealer, why was I not informed of this problem at that time either?

Filed Jan 2, 2015 · Body · 170,249 miles · NY

I took my 2002 subaru impreza for its yearly new york state inspection. At this time we were told the subframe is rusted beyond repair. And it is un safe to even drive the car. The car is otherwise in great shape. It does have 170,000 miles but other than that the car has given us no problems.

Filed Jan 1, 2014 · Body · 72,300 miles · MA

2002 impreza was taken to two subaru dealerships, both of which found that the subframe was seriously rotted, as was the lower support for the radiator. Both conditions were deemed by the dealerships to make the car's safety to drive questionable. Subaru of america was contacted by this writer about this, and about a failing head gasket which was also discovered by the two dealerships at about the same time, and a subaru customer service representative replied that they could do nothing about the situation due to the car's age.

Filed Dec 27, 2013 · Body, Suspension · 128,000 miles · IN

The 2002 subaru impreza is subject to a recall on its control arms (the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v464000). Our car's passenger side control arm corroded to the point of failure about 1.5 years ago. Now we have discovered the same level of corrosion on a nearby part, also on the front passenger side. We discovered that the engine cradle (aka k-frame, aka front crossmember) is showing severe corrosion, similar to that shown by the control arm that previously corroded through and broke on our car. Our understanding is that it is hard to predict what would happen should this part fail, but would pose a significant danger particularly if it happened at high speed. The similarity between the corrosion of our control arms and now our engine cradle exceeds that of normal wear and tear. This was the reason that the control arms were previously recalled.

Filed Nov 9, 2013 · Body, Suspension · IL

When I took out the underneath plastic cover below the engine for cleaning purposes, I saw severe rust on the" sub-frame" where both lower arms are attach to it.I went to the subaru dealer for inspection on nov. 9, 2013. They told me that, it is not in the recall list, so I will need to pay for the costly repairs .when I ask one of the associates if it safe to drive,he said no, it is not safe to drive and also if collision occurs. They scheduled my car for free estimates on nov.11,2013. No accident this time.I just want to drive my car safe.please help me,thanks

Filed Aug 23, 2013 · Body · 94,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 subaru impreza. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an unrelated repair when they were advised that the sub frame exhibited severe corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.