One problem related to transmission shudder has 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 transmission shudders when the car starts from a stop, in first gear (from zero mph), both when the engine is cold and warm. This has caused delayed and uncomfortable starts.