2002 Subaru Impreza vs 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Subaru Impreza | 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 292 | 23 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 169 | 143 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 23–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Subaru Impreza | Volkswagen Cabrio |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 88 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 56 | 2 |
| Suspension | 49 | 0 |
| Power Train | 25 | 1 |
| Structure | 21 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 19 | 3 |
| Visibility | 17 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 41 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 0 |
| Stalling | 6 | 0 |
2002 Subaru Impreza
2002 Volkswagen Cabrio
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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.