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Subaru Outback 2002 Brakes Problems

32 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 2002 Subaru Outback - 23% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage32 complaints

32 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

02V079000Reported March 12, 2002 - 1,252 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on March 12, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 1,252 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Fuel and Propulsion System33Engine22Power Train20Vehicle Speed Control11Vehicle Structure10Visibility7
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.