Subaru Impreza 2002

• Recall 70620 [USA]: A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Subaru is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 impreza, model year 2003-2008 forester, and model year 2005-2006 saab 9-2x vehicles manufactured from september 5, 2000 through november 26, 2007 originally sold, or currently registered in, massachusetts, maryland, michigan, new hampshire, new york, pennsylvania, vermont, wisconsin, connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, maine, minnesota, missouri, new jersey, ohio, rhode island, west virginia and the district of columbia. The front lower control arms may break at the hanger brackets due to corrosion if the hanger bracket is exposed to salty and humid environments such as roads containing snow melting agent.
  subaru will handle their vehicles and saab will handle theirs. Dealers will inspect the degree of corrosion of the front lower control arms, and will either rustproof or replace them. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during december 2011. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
  this is subaru's safety recall number wvx-34.Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

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• Recall 86972 [USA]: Fuel leaks, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
  Subaru is recalling certain model year 2002 and 2003 impreza wrx vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of south dakota, nebraska, north dakota, minnesota, idaho, iowa, montana, colorado, wisconsin, new york, wyoming, michigan, alaska, new hampshire, vermont, and maine. During cold starts, typically under extremely cold temperatures, fuel leaks in the fuel delivery line could occur where the line connects with a rubber hose.
  dealers will replace the fuel line free of charge. The recall began on december 31, 2009. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
  subaru recall no. Wvk-21.Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

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• Recall 74607 [USA]: In case someone is underneath or near the rear gate, there is a possibility that a dropping rear gate panel may hit them increasing the risk of injuries.
  Subaru is recalling 36,791 my 2002-2003 impreza wagons. The stud bolt(s) of rear gate stay may have been tightened with insufficient tightening torque and a gap may have resulted between the rear gate panel and stud bolt base. After repeated rear gate operations (opening and closing), the rear gate inner panel at the welding nut may break, which will lead to detachment of the rear gate stay, and the rear gate dropping down.
  dealers will inspect to see if there is any gap at the stud bolt of the rear gate stay installation. If a gap is found, the stud bolt will be removed to check for damage to the welding nut. If the weld nut is cracked, the rear gate stay will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on june 2, 2008. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
  subaru recall no. Wvd-14.Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 41780 [USA]: In the event of a crash, the driver may sustain more severe injuries due to the seat movement.
  On certain sedan and wagon model vehicles, the left front bolt that retains the forward part of the driver's seat to the seat slide rail may loosen. If the seat slide rail bolt loosens, it will eventually fall out, and the seat may separate from the seat slide.
  dealers will install a new left hand driver's seat rail mounting bolt. The recall began on august 20, 2004. Owners should contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
  subaru recall no. Wwt-04.Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 42444 [USA]: If this occurs during vehicle operation, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
  On certain passenger sedans, wagons, and sport utility vehicles, the cruise control cable could come out of its track on the cruise control lever and lodge on the control lever tab when the accelerator pedal is released. If this condition occurs, the throttle will not return to the idle position and will remain in an open position.
  dealers will install a cruise control cable retaining clip to the cruise control lever tab on the throttle shaft in order to prevent the cruise control cable from coming out of its track. Owner notification began on april 12, 2004. Owners should contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
  subaru recall no. Wwq-01.Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 1664 [USA]: The vehicle could then move/roll without prior warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Certain sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions were produced with an improperly manufactured transmission parking rod. When the transmission selector lever is placed in the "p" (park) position, the transmission park mechanism, that is intended to hold your vehicle, may not engage.
  dealers will replace the automatic transmission parking rod assembly. Owner notification january 8, 2003. An interim owner notification will be sent during november 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
  customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall R/2011/146 [UK]: Lower control arms may fail
  The front transverse links (lower control arms) may corrode leading to possible breakage if left without treatment.
  either additional rust proofing or replacement of the transverse links will be performed according to the degree of corrosion.

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• Recall 2011344 [Canada]: Suspension
  On certain vehicles, the front lower control arms could corrode due to exposure to humid environments and road de-icing chemicals. Over time, corrosion could progress causing thinning and perforation of the steel, which could allow the control arm to fracture near the forward pivot attachment to the chassis. Lower control arm failure could result in a loss of vehicle control and a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will inspect the front lower control arms and, depending on the degree of corrosion exhibited, will either rustproof or replace them.

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• Recall 2008090 [Canada]: Other
  On certain impreza wagon, the liftgate stay damper bolts may not have received adequate tightening torque during vehicle assembly. After repeated rear gate operations, loose stud bolts can cause the welded nuts to fail, allowing the liftgate to drop suddenly, and placing anyone underneath or near the gate at risk of personal injury. Correction: dealers will inspect and repair as necessary.

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• Recall 2004242 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  On certain vehicles, the left front bolt that retains the forward part of the driver's seat to the seat slide rail may loosen due to stress forces applied to the seat as the seat is used. If the seat slide rail retaining bolt loosens and falls out, there is the possibility that the seat may separate from the seat slide in a crash, which might cause more severe injuries to the driver. Correction: dealers will install a new left hand driver's seat rail mounting bolt.

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• Recall 2002200 [Canada]: Powertrain
  On certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, the parking pawl actuating rod ("parking rod") spring retainer may be defective. The parking pawl may not engage the parking gear fully and could cause the vehicle to move if the parking brake is not applied. Correction: dealers will replace the automatic transmission parking rod assembly. Replacement parts will not be available until january 2003.

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• Recall 2009361 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  On certain vehicles, a fuel seepage could occur between the metal line and the rubber hose during cold starts at very low temperatures. Should a fuel leak develop, it will increase the risk of a fire causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: dealers will replace the fuel line.

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• Recall 2004094 [Canada]: Other
  On certain legacy, outback h-6 3.0l and impreza wrx 2.0l turbo, the cruise control cable could come out of its track on the cruise control lever and lodge on the control lever tab when the accelerator pedal is released. If this condition occurs, the throttle will not return to the idle position which may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Correction: dealer will install a retaining clip to the cruise control lever tab.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Front suspension control arm failure investigation # PE11011

  On september 6, 2011, fuji heavy industries usa, inc, on behalf of subaru of america, inc notified the office of defects investigation (odi) it would be conducting a safety recall of certain model year (my) 2002 through 2007 subaru impreza, my 2003 through 2008 subaru forester, and my 2005 through 2006 saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold or currently registered in one the salt belt states including the district of columbia (dc). For the purpose of this investigation, salt belt states include connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and dc.Odis analysis of consumer complaint data identified 11 reports alleging failure of either the right or left lower control arm due to excessive corrosion. All of these complaints were associated with vehicles currently registered or originally sold in a salt belt state. Through a similar analysis of complaint and warranty data submitted to odi by subaru, odi identified 18 consumer complaints and 6 warranty claims associated with failure of the left or right front lower control arm due to excessive corrosion. All of these consumer complaints associated with vehicles either currently registered of originally sold in a salt belt state.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.
  

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• Fuel line leak investigation # EA09011

  There is no summary currently available
  

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• Fuel line leakage in engine compartment investigation # PE04002

  Subaru reports that the fuel odor is caused by "fuel seepage during cold start of the engine under extremely cold temperatures." the leak occurs in a fuel line in the engine compartment.It reports that the failure is due to "the misaligned angle between two fuel delivery lines which resulted in such fuel seepage during the first few seconds of cold engine start during these cold temperatures."subaru reports that the two fuel lines are connected with a hose that becomes too stiff in very cold temperatures to conform to the misalignment. Subaru has issued a technical service bulletin (subaru service bulletin number 09-36-03) to replace the fuel lines with new lines that are properly aligned and that have a longer connecting hose.Odi phone calls to many of the complainants confirm that fuel odor is noticable during very cold temperatures and cold start but goes away as the engine warms up, and the odor is not present in warmer temperatures. A few owners report that attempts to eliminate the leakage by tightening the connecting hose clamps is not effective in eliminating the fuel odor.A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.The agency will monitor this issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
  

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The passenger side lower control arm was rusting out without my knowledge and while driving, a part of it broke in half which caused my front passenger side while to turn the wrong way and ripped apart the cv axle causing me to swerve to the left and promptly stopping the vehicle causing cars behind me to swerve out of the way. Thankfully, i was in the far left lane which avoided me smashing into another car. After research, i found a recall that included my car's make, model, year, and vin range but was not applied to my car due to it not being registered in a "salt state". Had this car been treated in the first place like other same model cars were, it would not have had this issue. The car was purchased and has been in the northern virginia area for its whole life. Virginia is not a salt state, however, this car has been in and out of wv, md, pa & dc which are all salt states. This car was originally purchased in alexandria, va which borders washington dc. The nhtsa campaign number is: 11v464000 (subaru’s safety recall number wvx-34). I reached out to subaru dealerships in my area which helped me open a case with subaru of america. My case representative said that subaru of america is not authorized to add vehicles to a recall and that only the nhtsa can do that. I emailed the nhtsa who then recommended that i submit a formal complaint with the nhtsa.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 subaru impreza. The contact stated that the horn would sound inadvertently without being activated by the driver. The contact stated that at first the horn would sound once however, recently the failure was more frequent and for a longer period of time. The contact had not taken the vehicle to be diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,973. *bf

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 subaru impreza. The contact stated that the horn would sound inadvertently without being activated by the driver. The contact stated that at first the horn would sound once however, recently the failure was more frequent and for a longer period of time. The contact had not taken the vehicle to be diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,973. *bf

Hello, i hope this message finds you safe and well. My problem is as follows: control arm failure exactly as described in previous recall from 2011 (lower control arm broke at hangar bracket; safety recall: wvx34|nhtsa campaign: 11v464000). I was never personally notified of the recall, the catastrophic failure leading to a near accident at highway speeds is what alerted me to the problem. I was driving straight, approximately 50mph, when the hangar broke compromising the steering and causing me to nearly crash. According to subaru of america, they 'fixed' the problem with a rust-proofing spray, and are denying me any good faith repairs citing that it was addressed, despite the fact that it failed anyways and subjected myself and others to potential severe personal injury. After many (not returned) phone calls, they have told me they would look at it (incurring 'assessment fees') and the woman i spoke with today from subaru of america told me they would offer minimal if any financial support for the issue. All i want is my vehicle to function as the manufacturer intended, not for someone to slap a bandaid on the issue, call it 'fixed' and basically give me - a loyal customer to subaru - the finger. This is totally unacceptable for a company to behave in this manner, especially for a problem that was clearly incorrectly addressed to begin with. My car has been sitting for almost 2 weeks and is not driveable. I am incurring intense psychological and financial burden from not being able to utilize my vehicle to carry out tasks that are required of me as a medical student. I have invested significant time and energy into this, only for soa to feed me the same line of bs that they're not at fault and they've 'fulfilled their obligation' for this recall. Attached is a picture of the affected control arm (front passenger).

Hello, i hope this message finds you safe and well. My problem is as follows: control arm failure exactly as described in previous recall from 2011 (lower control arm broke at hangar bracket; safety recall: wvx34|nhtsa campaign: 11v464000). I was never personally notified of the recall, the catastrophic failure leading to a near accident at highway speeds is what alerted me to the problem. I was driving straight, approximately 50mph, when the hangar broke compromising the steering and causing me to nearly crash. According to subaru of america, they 'fixed' the problem with a rust-proofing spray, and are denying me any good faith repairs citing that it was addressed, despite the fact that it failed anyways and subjected myself and others to potential severe personal injury. After many (not returned) phone calls, they have told me they would look at it (incurring 'assessment fees') and the woman i spoke with today from subaru of america told me they would offer minimal if any financial support for the issue. All i want is my vehicle to function as the manufacturer intended, not for someone to slap a bandaid on the issue, call it 'fixed' and basically give me - a loyal customer to subaru - the finger. This is totally unacceptable for a company to behave in this manner, especially for a problem that was clearly incorrectly addressed to begin with. My car has been sitting for almost 2 weeks and is not driveable. I am incurring intense psychological and financial burden from not being able to utilize my vehicle to carry out tasks that are required of me as a medical student. I have invested significant time and energy into this, only for soa to feed me the same line of bs that they're not at fault and they've 'fulfilled their obligation' for this recall. Attached is a picture of the affected control arm (front passenger).

Put my car in park and it started rolling backwords.... Same exact day in was at a stop light on a incline and my car rolled backwords faster then it should while in drive. Car has 101000 miles

Strong smell of fuel upon start-up when in sub-freezing conditions. It has occurred twice in 2019, which are the only recent times it has been exposed to those conditions. The first occurrence was in february, 2019. The second was in november, 2019. Recall 09v468000 applies to my model vehicle, but only in certain states. The recall, therefore, does not apply to my vin, although the description of the recall notice appears to match the symptoms of my car. After speaking with subaru, they indicated they are not willing to do anything about it because my vin is not covered in the recall.

Safety recall: wvx34 i had this work done at a dealership. They did a punch test.The lower control arms passed on july 9, 2019 and were undercoated at 192630 miles. Today august 10, 2019 the passenger side control arm broke while driving at 70 mph. I was able to safely get the vehicle home and towed to the dealership. They were unable to tell me if this would be covered or i will have to pay for the repair. I am concerned subaru's actions regarding this issue are inadequate.

Subaru impreza outback sport 2002, passenger lower control arm had corrosion bad enough to cause complete separation and failure causing loss of vehicle steering control while driving on a highway at approximately 40 mph. Contacted subaru of america and subaru dealership, subaru was not within the vin numbers specified under the current recall to repair this identical issue of corrosion of the lower control arm. Also the u frame brace was so extremely corroded that it crumbled and fell apart similar to the control arm corrosion. Other damage directly related to the control arm failure include, damage to body and fender when tire was stuffed backward into the fender during the failure at speed. Damage to tire, damage to anti roll bar end link, damage to drive axle and drive axle boots and damage to seal and housing at transmission differential, damage to lower ball joint.

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P0461 [1] Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Range/Performance