SubaruOutback2002
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  3. 2002
  4. Clutch Assembly

2002 Subaru Outback Clutch Assembly Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi2
60–100k mi1
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • September 9, 2006 · 77,202 miles

    Clutch Assembly

    After returning from a out of town trip, we got to our car and started to drive away and the engine revved up but did not proportionately increase in speed. After gaining some speed the symptoms disappeared. Three days later after shifting from fifth gear to fourth gear while driving up a hill on i-70 the clutch completely slipped out. The car was un-drivable but we were in the left lane and there was no emergency…

    ODI 10168282

  • March 17, 2005

    Clutch Assembly

    I purchased a 2002 subaru outback wagon, manual transmission. I'm having terrible clutch chatter going into 1st and 2nd gear. This happens daily, usually for the first 10 minutes of driving it. The problem is enhanced when it is wet or cold.

    ODI 10128768

  • December 1, 2004 · 55,000 miles

    Clutch Assembly

    The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a clutch adjustment. The technician informed that consumer that the clutch needed to be replaced. *nm *nm

    ODI 10111018

  • June 1, 2004

    Clutch Assembly

    2002 subaru wagon manual transmission clutch shudders on cold start. Sometimes it is difficult to get through an intersection. The dealer could not duplicate the problem so it was not repaired. The problem persists. *jb

    ODI 10082203

  • January 9, 2004 · 57 miles

    Clutch Assembly

    Since new, the clutch on this vehicle has slipped when starting from a stop. It also occasionally slips when shifting between 1st and 2nd gear. This problem causes the vehicle to be difficult to start slowly in traffic and will eventually wear down parts until the clutch and transmission need to be replaced. This is a known problem with this vehicle but subaru of america has not made any steps to rectify the…

    ODI 10054533

  • January 3, 2004 · 25,000 miles

    Clutch Assembly

    While driving at lower speeds the clutch intermittently shuddered when pulling out from a stop. The vehicle has been to two dealers but neither dealer could resolve the problem. *ak *nm

    ODI 10053390