general problems of the 2002 Subaru Impreza

The contact owns a 2002 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle felt as if there was a flat tire on the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the front driver's side tire was about to detach. Additionally, the driver’s side front lower control arm was fractured. Prior to the failure, the contact had driven over a railroad track and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle had previously been serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 11v464000 (suspension). The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

The passenger side lower control arm was rusting out without my knowledge and while driving, a part of it broke in half which caused my front passenger side while to turn the wrong way and ripped apart the cv axle causing me to swerve to the left and promptly stopping the vehicle causing cars behind me to swerve out of the way. Thankfully, I was in the far left lane which avoided me smashing into another car. After research, I found a recall that included my car's make, model, year, and VIN range but was not applied to my car due to it not being registered in a "salt state". Had this car been treated in the first place like other same model cars were, it would not have had this issue. The car was purchased and has been in the northern virginia area for its whole life. Virginia is not a salt state, however, this car has been in and out of wv, MD, PA & DC which are all salt states. This car was originally purchased in alexandria, va which borders washington DC. The NHTSA campaign number 11v464000 (Subaru’s safety recall number wvx-34). I reached out to Subaru dealerships in my area which helped me open a case with Subaru of America. My case representative said that Subaru of America is not authorized to add vehicles to a recall and that only the NHTSA can do that. I emailed the NHTSA who then recommended that I submit a formal complaint with the NHTSA.

2002 Subaru with rotted sub frame with only 129,000 miles. Unsafe to drive.

The contact owns a 2002 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that the rear suspension was exhibiting corrosion. The vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 11v464000 (suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 168,000.

When I took out the underneath plastic cover below the engine for cleaning purposes, I saw severe rust on the" sub-frame" where both lower arms are attach to it. I went to the Subaru dealer for inspection on Nov. 9, 2013. They told me that, it is not in the recall list, so I will need to pay for the costly repairs . When I ask one of the associates if it safe to drive,he said no, it is not safe to drive and also if collision occurs. They scheduled my car for free estimates on Nov. 11,2013. No accident this time. I just want to drive my car safe. Please help me,thanks.

The contact owns a 2002 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel became uncontrollable. Upon inspection, it was found that the driver's side front wheel was abnormally angled inward. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was inspected by the dealer under NHTSA campaign number 11v464000 (suspension) five months prior to the failure and the contact was informed that no repair was necessary. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The vehicle was being repaired. The failure mileage was 168,000.

Vehicle's abs controller went bad, abs was getting activated ever in a dry non slip condition, contacted dealer, and they replaced the abs controller. Reported problem about engine vibration at idle speed, dealer refuses to accept it, compared with a new vehicle at dealer's stock and the vibration in my vehicle was distinguishable. Still dealer refuses to accept it. Contacted 1-800-subaru3 and they said that they woul dget in touch with the dealership and see whats going on.