Automatic Transmission problems of the 2002 Subaru Impreza

Six problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2002 Subaru Impreza. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Subaru Impreza based on all problems reported for the 2002 Impreza.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 05/07/2008

The transmission gear won't move from park to drive. I called towing. He open the little cover and push it with a knife. Then, I was able to shift. Was the part defective? I had my mechanic check it but I can't recall if he fix it. I have to check with him. Now it is working. I am wondering if other Subaru owners have the same problem.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 12/20/2004

While driving 25 mph, the driver was unable to shift to second gear. The driver tried numerous times and the vehicle stalled. The driver tried to restart the vehicle and was not able to do so. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the transmission needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.

3 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 02/04/2004

While driving transmission locked up bringing the vehicle to a sudden stop. Other problems with vehicle include the steering pump, brakes and the windshield.

4 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 07/24/2003

Consumer stated that while driving and without warning transmission gears would not shift, causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified.

5 Automatic Transmission problem

While making a turn , vehicle slid off the road, without cause or warning. The dealership cannot locate the cause of the problem.

6 Automatic Transmission problem

Transmission problems.




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