general problems of the 2002 Subaru Forester

Two problems related to gasoline fuel system have been reported for the 2002 Subaru Forester. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Subaru Forester based on all problems reported for the 2002 Forester.

1 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 12/07/2009

A very strong fuel smell comes into the cab of my 2002 Subaru Forester when temperatures drop below 35. I recently moved to montana and hadn't noticed it before because portland doesn't get this cold. . After researching the issue online, found out several others are having the same problem. Subaru is recalling wmx for this issue, but not Foresters.

2 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2006

The contact owns a 2002 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that the vehicle would struggle to accelerate up inclines and the check engine light illuminated while the failures occurred. The vehicle was inspected by a local mechanic. The failure was located at the fuel sensor module. The vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer to have a diagnostic test performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,898 and the current mileage was 135,000.


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