2002 Subaru Legacy Review

2002 Subaru Legacy is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 184.40 in length and 55.70 in height. Made in United States, 2002 Subaru Legacy has 3 trims priced by the manufacturer at 22,895 with just total of 5 recalls in the past 2002 Subaru Legacy. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 16.90 gallon. The engine is 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V and uses 21 - 22 of gasoline in the city and 21 - 22 on highways.

Make: Subaru
Model: Legacy
Trims Available: 3
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Driveline: AWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $22,895 USD
MPG: 21 - 22 City / 27 HWY
Tires: 205/55R16
Tank Size: 17 gallon

Subaru Legacy 2002 Trims

2002 Subaru Legacy L

Engine: 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 - 22 City / 27 HWY

2002 Subaru Legacy GT

Engine: 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 - 22 City / 27 HWY

2002 Subaru Legacy GT Limited

Engine: 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 - 22 City / 27 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • 4S3BE645027208067
  • 4S3BE645127201953
  • 4S3BE645327213912
  • 4S3BE645527205780
  • 4S3BE645627201110
  • 4S3BE645826201308
  • 4S3BE645927203336
  • 4S3BE645927210125
  • 4S3BE645X27202437
  • 4S3BE645027201006

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 02V079000 started on /Date(1015909200000-0500)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW FREEZING 32 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND LOWER).

Consequence: AT THESE TEMPERATURES, THE BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE AFTER BEING APPLIED, EVEN WHEN THE DRIVER'S FOOT IS NO LONGER ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS CAN OCCUR WITHOUR PRIOR WARNING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 21, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.

Recall 02V282000 started on /Date(1035954000000-0500)/.

Summary: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION PARKING ROD. WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "P" (PARK) POSITION, THE TRANSMISSION PARK MECHANISM, THAT IS INTENDED TO HOLD YOUR VEHICLE, MAY NOT ENGAGE.

Consequence: THE VEHICLE COULD THEN MOVE/ROLL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING ROD ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION JANUARY 8, 2003. AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE SENT DURING NOVEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.

Recall 03V153000 started on /Date(1050984000000-0400)/.

Summary: THIS RECALL APPLIES TO CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. CERTAIN REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME COMPONENTS WERE PRODUCED WITH POOR PAINT QUALITY WHICH, AFTER CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE ROAD SALTS FOR A PERIOD OF SEVERAL YEARS, COULD RESULT IN RUST-OUT OF THE COMPONENT AND POSSIBLE BREAKAGE OF THE SUBFRAME.

Consequence: IF SUCH BREAKAGE OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE AFFECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL CLEAN AND RUST-PROOF THE REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 14, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.

Recall 04V128000 started on /Date(1079413200000-0500)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER SEDANS, WAGONS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE COULD COME OUT OF ITS TRACK ON THE CRUISE CONTROL LEVER AND LODGE ON THE CONTROL LEVER TAB WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION AND WILL REMAIN IN AN OPEN POSITION.

Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CRUISE CONTROL CABLE RETAINING CLIP TO THE CRUISE CONTROL LEVER TAB ON THE THROTTLE SHAFT IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FROM COMING OUT OF ITS TRACK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.

Recall 13E065000 started on /Date(1385701200000-0500)/.

Summary: Airtex Products LP (Airtex) is recalling certain model E8598M, E8518M, E8600M, E8596M, and E8597M fuel pumps manufactured July 26, 2013, and July 29, 2013 and used as aftermarket replacements on Subaru Baja's, Outback's and Legacy's. The affected fuel pumps were sold or installed into the aftermarket applications on or after July 26, 2013, and may may leak fuel from the base of a fuel line connection when the gas tank is full.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Airtex will notify owners, and will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Recall is expected to begin on January 2, 2014. Customers may contact Airtex at 1-800-880-3056. The recall is expected to begin during January 2014. This recall is being conducted by Airtex, not by Subaru.

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If you consider used 2002 Subaru Legacy look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2002 Subaru Legacy’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 21 - 22 miles, which is lower then 2001 Subaru Legacy.

2002 Subaru Legacy is made in United States between 1990 to 2021.

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1
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21 - 22 City / 27 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.5L H4 SOHC 16V

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$19,295 - $24,695
21 - 22 City / 27 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
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