1. Subaru Forester
  2. Problems
  3. 2002
  4. Frontal

2002 Subaru Forester Frontal Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 4 stored complaint records:

  • 4 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 1, 2004

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Frontal

    When the consumer applied the brakes to avoid another vehicle, he driver lost control of the vehicle and hit a median wall head on. The driver and passenger sustained head and back injuries and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. The vehicle was totaled by the insurance company. *jb *sc

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 10099180

  • December 16, 2002

    Frontal

    Consumer states while driving, the vehicle was in an accident at about 45mph. Vehicle went airborn, the front vehicle axle broke on impact. Both front airbags did not deploy. Dealer notified. Ts

    Crash reported

    ODI 10003760

  • August 27, 2002

    Frontal

    Vehicle involved in a frontal collision at approximately 55mph with an elk. Both drvr and passenger air bags did not deploy. Consumer contacted manufacturer, who advised consumer that air bags were not designed to deploy for collisions with animals.*ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 8019072

  • August 2, 2002

    Frontal

    While driving at speed of 30mph was involved in a frontal collision and neither air bag deployed. Dealer has been notified. If you have any additional information feel free to add/. *ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 8019022