VIN Decoder Results

JF1GG29632G818514

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

SUBARU

Vehicle Model

Impreza

Vehicle Trim

WRX

Additional Information

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Vehicle Descriptor

JF1GG296*2G

Manufacturer Name

SUBARU CORPORATION

Model Year

2002

Plant City

OTA

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

JAPAN

Plant Company Name

FHI

Plant State

GUNMA

Body Class

Wagon

Doors

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Transmission Style

Manual/Standard

Transmission Speeds

Drive Type

AWD/All-Wheel Drive

Displacement (CC)

2000.00

Displacement (CI)

122.047488189464

Displacement (L)

2.00

Turbo

Yes

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Side Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

VIN Breakdown

JF1 World Manufacturer Identifier

GG296 Vehicle Descriptor Section

3 Check Digit

2G818514 Vehicle Identifier Section

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall Rating

N/A

Frontal Crash

N/A

Side Crash

N/A

Rollover

★★★★☆ 4/5

Data Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program

Safety Recalls (6 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2002 SUBARU Impreza

Source

NHTSA Database

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2007 ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK,...

Consequence: A BROKEN CONTROL ARM CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: SUBARU WILL HANDLE THEIR VEHICLES AND SAAB WILL HANDLE THEIRS. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DEGREE OF CORROSION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS, AND WILL EITHER RUSTPROOF OR REPLACE THEM. THIS SERVICE W

Campaign: 11V464000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

SUBARU IS RECALLING 36,791 MY 2002-2003 IMPREZA WAGONS. THE STUD BOLT(S) OF REAR GATE STAY MAY HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED WITH INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING TORQUE AND A GAP MAY HAVE RESULTED BETWEEN THE REAR GATE PANEL AND STUD BOLT BASE. AFTER REPEATED REAR GATE OPERATIONS (OPENING AND CLOSING), THE REAR GAT...

Consequence: IN CASE SOMEONE IS UNDERNEATH OR NEAR THE REAR GATE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A DROPPING REAR GATE PANEL MAY HIT THEM INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THERE IS ANY GAP AT THE STUD BOLT OF THE REAR GATE STAY INSTALLATION. IF A GAP IS FOUND, THE STUD BOLT WILL BE REMOVED TO CHECK FOR DAMAGE TO THE WELDING NUT. IF THE W

Campaign: 08V135000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 AND 2003 IMPREZA WRX VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF SOUTH DAKOTA, NEBRASKA, NORTH DAKOTA, MINNESOTA, IDAHO, IOWA, MONTANA, COLORADO, WISCONSIN, NEW YORK, WYOMING, MICHIGAN, ALASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, AND MAINE. D...

Consequence: FUEL LEAKS, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 31, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.

Campaign: 09V468000

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Owner Complaints (300)

Total Complaints

300

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

"A CHILD OWNS THIS VEHICLE"

ODI #11481318 | Crash reported | Injuries: 1

SUSPENSION

"The contact owns a 2002 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle felt as if there was a flat tire on the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the front driver's side tire was about to detach. Additionally, th..."

ODI #11443990

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