2002 Subaru WRX brakes problems
The 2002 Subaru WRX has 83 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
83
Brakes complaints
18%
Share of year
14
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Brakes complaints by year
What owners report
“I WAS DRIVING MY 02 SUBARU WRX ON THE HIGHWAY. I NEED TO STOP SUDDENLY AND THE BRAKES FAILED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, BUT THE CAR DIDN'T SLOW DOWN. THIS CAUSE ME TO REAR END A FORD EXPLORER. THIS CAUSE APPROXIMATELY $3800 IN DAMAGES. *NM”
Common questions
How many brakes complaints does the 2002 Subaru WRX have?
NHTSA has 83 complaints about the 2002 Subaru WRX brakes — 18% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.