Table 1 shows six common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx. The number one most common problem is related to the gasoline engine (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (four problems).
In regards to NHTSA action number : pe04002 I have a 2002 Subaru wrx with 34000 miles and live in houston, TX. I first encountered the problem when visiting my family in ft. Worth several years ago. It was not very cold, but there was snow on the ground. Read details...
Fuel rail on 2002 wrx is leaking heavily on the engine. This is a high fire hazard as well as noxious for passengers in the car as it smells heavily of fuel. Since I live in washington state Subaru of America has not honored the recall they've put in other states for this exact issue. Read details...
Raw fuel odor from engine compartment just after starting car. Odor goes away after car has warmed up. Occurs in cold weather, usually when temperature is less than 20 degrees. Has been consistently occurring since January 2003. Read details...