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Subaru Forester AWD
Subaru · Cars · 2002
Subaru Forester AWD (2002)
100
🔔 1 recall
Status
Certified
Long track record, no issues found
Status Certified — verified clean safety record across 5+ years of official monitoring.
Specifications
Engine Size2.5 L
Fuel TypeRegular
Transmission4 speed automatic
Combined MPG21 MPG
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Price—$23,000–$31,000———$27,900
Engine Capacity2.5 L2L2L3L3L1.3L
Fuel TypeRegularRegularRegularDieselDieselRegular
Transmission4 speed automaticAutomatic (AV-S1)Automatic (AV-S10)Automatic 10-spdAutomatic 10-spdAutomatic 9-spd
Body TypeSUVSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
About

The 2002 Subaru Forester AWD offers a capable 4-wheel drive system and a practical SUV body style. With a 2.5L engine, it delivers a balanced performance suitable for various driving needs.

Pros
  • Certified safety status
  • All-wheel drive capability
  • Good highway MPG
  • No complaints on record
Cons
  • 1 recall on record
  • Below-average city MPG
Complaints
No complaints on record.
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Recalls1 total
TRANSPORT CANADA
SUBARU — Heater And Defroster
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Status history
Safe→Certified31 May 2026
Lemon Score: 100. 1 data points. v3 scoring.
Uncertain→Safe22 May 2026
Lemon Score: 83. 28 data points.
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