One problem related to manual transmission has been reported for the 2002 Subaru Legacy. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Subaru Legacy based on all problems reported for the 2002 Legacy.
I have a 2002 Legacy gt with manual 5-spd transmission. The vehicle frequently stalls or hesitates in first gear. I am an experienced driver of manual-transmission vehicles, and other drivers have confirmed that the car is easily stalled in first gear. I have heard other Subaru drivers complain about this defect, particularly on npr's "car talk" program. This issue poses a real safety hazard when accelerating into highway traffic.