2002 Subaru Impreza Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
19 -22 City / 26 -27 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
165 -227
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Carrie M
Perfect combo: Subaru Impreza Outback.
Mine is an Impreza Outback sport and I love it. Power windows and locks. It has a hatchback with a pullout cover to conceal anything in the back. Fold down seats to add room to the car when moving. I get an average of 300-350 miles to the tank and usually fills up for $30. It has the space of a Forester, but sits more like a car. It has AWD. I would highly recommend this car to anyone looking for a new car.
accountCircle Chris C
This Subaru has been one of the best cars I have ever owned!
It's great on gas mileage. It maneuvers well in ice and snow and in the mountains. It is very easy to park. I love driving the five speed. It holds a surprising amount when you put the back seat down.
accountCircle Joseph M
Reliable, easy to work on, fun to drive!
Since this is an old car, it has a lot of miles. But I know it still has the original engine and transmission which are still going strong. It has been reliable to me so far and I still love to drive it. Comfort and features are a little outdated but that's expected.
accountCircle Katie A
It's high mileage and has a carbon kevlar hood and a custom widebody
Has over 220,000 miles and still running strong. Has an upgraded vf39 turbo with billet wheel, a dc sports up pipe, custom exhaust, carbon kevlar hood
accountCircle Leanndra h
That it is perfect for a small family and a small person.
It's small but with lots of truck space. Does Not have all the crazy bells and whistles that new cars have. It can handle a dirt road just as good as any truck. I fully own it and got it for a deal.
accountCircle Donald B
2002 bugeye rebuilt and no problems.
If you take care of the car it will last a while. When I bought mine the previous did not take care of it so I have had to put some money into rebuilding it. Since the rebuild there have been no problems. I know people since I have had my car that are big in the Subaru community. They have cars with 200, 000 miles on the original motor with no major issues in the car. If you take care it will at least last to 200, 000.
accountCircle Jason E
A lot of fun to drive. Very reliable. And can handle almost any terrain well since it is all wheel drive.
My car has been faithful to me for over 9 years. I bought it with 78K miles on it and now it has close to 240k miles on it. It has been through extreme cold and snow and extreme heat and very rarely failed me. I love the blue color and the headlights and how reliable it has been overall.
accountCircle Arthur G
The best car you can buy.
My Subaru is a very reliable car even with the upgrades I have made to it my car is always there for me. It had ac heat all the basics and when you sit in the car it hugs you and makes you feel safe. The performing of the car is like no others it's okay on gas mileage as long as you stay off the gas. But it's the safest car I have ever owned

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sherri H
I love the space available for the whole family. I would like for the parts to be more cheaper and available bbu older cars are better in my opinion.
It is a mommy mobile.. Reliable but could use some work.
accountCircle Sue S
It is an awesome all wheel drive car.
I love my current ability to drive well in the winter however right now it is having a problem with acceleration rating so I am not very happy.
accountCircle Brandi E
Super Reliable, SAFE, & Durable
I have only had a couple major repairs ($1000). I have owned it for over 12 years. It is great in the snow and never gets stuck. The comfort is okay; could be a little better. There are not many features either very low frill but good for just running around town in.

Subaru Impreza Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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TS Sport Wagon
165 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats
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Outback Sport Wagon
165 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats
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RS Sedan
165 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats
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WRX Sport Wagon
227 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats
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WRX Sedan
227 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats
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2002 Subaru Impreza Owner Reviews

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5 stars 63%
4 stars 21%
3 stars 16%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Madison H on February 6, 2021
2002 Subaru Impreza turbo WRX. Limited edition bug-eye headlights.
Extremely reliable. Great in any weather conditions, including blizzards. 4 wheel drive ability got me safely home during a “snow cane” last year and it easily makes it up my long, steep driveway which becomes a sheet of ice in the winter. It is extremely comfortable with racing seats. It gets awesome gas mileage, about 25 mpg. The brakes and gas are both very sensitive, making it easier and safer to drive. I love the precision steering. The entire car is extremely roomy, fitting up to 5 people as well as all of my bags and purses and my boyfriend’s large amount of tools. The trunk provides room for pretty much anything and everything- I even fit a queen size mattress in it once. Overall, it is an extraordinarily safe, reliable, comfortable, and economically great car, and still runs like a dream despite being upwards of 10 years old.
accountCircle Kelly O on December 20, 2020
2002 Subaru Impreza- hatchback and AWD, reliable but old.
My vehicle is on the older side so it has the typical problems with an old car. The car does shake a bit and I will need to replace some engine parts soon. It does not have a very good radio and the locks are not the touch start or any of the newer features that are 'standard' on new cars.
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Ranks #3 Small Cars by Owners

The 2002 Subaru Impreza has an average owner rating of 4.45 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 24 other Small Cars.

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2002 Mitsubishi Mirage
5
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2002 Volkswagen GTI
4.8
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2002 Subaru Impreza
4.41

Ranks #12 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2002 Subaru Impreza has a combined MPG of 32 which ranks it #12 of 24 other Small Cars.

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2002 Toyota Echo
41 MPG
2
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2002 Honda Civic
40 MPG
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2002 Subaru Impreza
27 MPG

Is The 2002 Subaru Impreza A Good Car?

Yes it is very reliable in all kinds of weather and a very good family car. I have had 3 Subarus and I would recommend it to anyone .
Kathleen K.

How Reliable Is The 2002 Subaru Impreza?

They all have their problems but the motors are easy to change. They are very easy to fix. And you can get at everything in the motor
Rachael W.

Is The 2002 Subaru Impreza A Good Value?

Yes depends on the condition of the outside . How well it runs and drives will determine its cost and it value. Some may not look the greatest but if the motor runs it makes it worth a lot .
Jill M.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2002 Subaru Impreza transmission fluid type?

Answer: The 2002 Subaru Impreza transmission fluid type is Dexron IIiATF. The transmission is one of the most important parts of the vehicle. You will come into problems at some point. The gears may become stuck. If...

What's the 2002 subaru impreza wrx wheel bolt pattern?

Answer: The 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX has a wheel bolt pattern of 5 X114.3 mm. It has a hub bore of 56.1 mm. The lug nuts with have a bolt thread size of M12 X1.25, with a hex size of 19 mm. The bolt pattern is the...

What's the 2002 subaru impreza wiper blade size?

Answer: The 2002 Subaru Impreza has a 22 inch wiper blade on the driver's side, and a 17 inch wiper blade on the passenger side. It is very common for the driver side wiper blade to be longer than the passenger side...

2002 Subaru Impreza: What is the size of the trunk and cargo space?

Answer: The trunk cargo space on the 2002 Subaru Impreza is 11.1 cubic feet; sedans don't have all the space You'd find on one of the wagons, where You can expect 28.8 cubic feet without the second seat down, and...

2002 Subaru Impreza: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The 2002 Subaru Impreza oil type and capacity iS5W-30 and 4.8 quarts for the 2.0 L boX4 engine. Having high quality oil is key for the engine to run smoothly. You will run into issues with the oil at some...
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Safety & Reliability

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Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

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Roof Strength

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Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety