2002 Subaru Impreza Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel system, gasoline ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 292 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2002 Subaru Impreza overview page.
What owners report
“UPON START UP AND DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER A STRONG FUEL SMELL EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE OWNER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER…”NHTSA complaint 10108813 — filed 01/25/2005
“I DRIVE A 2002 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX MANUFACTURED IN FEB 2001. I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR 3 MONTHS. I NOTICED THE FAILURE DURING THE…”NHTSA complaint 10107564 — filed 01/19/2005
“STRONG GAS ODOR IN CABIN WHEN TEMPS ARE BELOW 30 OUT SIDE. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM REPORTED LAST YEAR WITH NO RECALL OR RESOLUTION…”NHTSA complaint 10106571 — filed 01/18/2005
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Fuel System, Gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Subaru Impreza have fuel system, gasoline problems?
Fuel System, Gasoline is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2002 Subaru Impreza: 40 of 292 complaints on file (13.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2002 Subaru Impreza have in total?
292 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel system, gasoline category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
