39 problems related to brake electric antilock 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.
The brakes in my 02 wrx Impreza wagon become temporarily ineffective under normal braking conditions on a road with small bumps or ripples. For several seconds after the abs kicks in there is very little or no deceleration of the vehicle. This would be very dangerous if it occurred with a vehicle or pedestrian in front of me. I have not tried to replicate this issue at high speeds, but I have noticed it very consistently between 15-35 mph under moderate braking.
While driving on a bumpy road, abs engages and loses all braking power. Dealer contacted.
Driving along highway i94, when had to brake (medium braking) due to car slowing in front, went over a bump in the road during the braking the brakes seem to completly disappear with very little pedal pressure. The road was dry. I nearly ran into the back of the car in front. Tyhis can be duplicated with similar conditions such as smooth road with medium to heavy braking (not full braking) with a bump in the road it seems to send the abs out of control and loose all breaking for a 1sec or so.
Abs is not working properly! there are at least 44 others with exact same problem I know of. Abs engages at low speeds over bumpy roads, and lose braking power. Alot of braking power gone. Some one will get hurt soon.