2001 Subaru Forester vs 2002 Subaru Forester
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Subaru Forester | 2002 Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 139 | 88 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 111 | 128 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 31 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 57,023 mi | 87,365 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Subaru Forester | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 29 | 23 |
| Power Train | 23 | 16 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 14 |
| Suspension | 15 | 9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 9 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 18 |
| Stalling | 7 | 5 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 5 |
2001 Subaru Forester
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.