2002 Forester
- $20,295
- from (MSRP)
- 20
- trims


| Trim | MSRP | Live | Trades at | Premium | Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L→ L AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A) | $20,295 | — | — | — | — |
| S→ S AWD 4dr Wagon w/Premium Package (2.5L 4cyl 4A) | $22,895 | — | — | — | — |
| 5dr Wgn L Manual→ Subaru Forester | $28,395 | — | — | — | — |
| 5dr Wgn L Auto→ Subaru Forester | $29,395 | — | — | — | — |
| 5dr Wgn S Manual→ Subaru Forester | $31,795 | — | — | — | — |
| 5dr Wgn S Auto→ Subaru Forester | $32,795 | — | — | — | — |
| 5dr Wgn Sport Manual→ Subaru Forester | $33,495 | — | — | — | — |
| 5dr Wgn Sport Auto→ Subaru Forester | $34,495 | — | — | — | — |
| 5dr Wgn S Ltd Manual→ Subaru Forester | $35,495 | — | — | — | — |
| 5dr Wgn S Ltd Auto→ Subaru Forester | $36,495 | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 S -Turbo (170 Hp)→ 2.0 S -Turbo (170 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 i (165 Hp)→ 2.5 i (165 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 S -Turbo (170 Hp) Automatic→ 2.0 S -Turbo (170 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 (125 Hp) Automatic→ 2.0 (125 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 XT (177 Hp)→ 2.0 XT (177 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 X (125 Hp)→ 2.0 X (125 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 X (125 Hp) Automatic→ 2.0 X (125 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 XT (177 Hp) Automatic→ 2.0 XT (177 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 i (165 Hp) Automatic→ 2.5 i (165 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 (125 Hp)→ 2.0 (125 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
On certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, the parking pawl actuating rod ("parking rod") spring retainer may be defective. The parking pawl may not engage the parking gear fully and could cause the vehicle to move if the parking brake is not applied. Correction: Dealers will replace the automatic transmission parking rod assembly. Replacement parts will not be available until January 2003.
2002200 · 11,597 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION PARKING ROD. WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "P" (PARK) POSITION, THE TRANSMISSION PARK MECHANISM, THAT IS INTENDED TO HOLD YOUR VEHICLE, MAY NOT ENGAGE.
THE VEHICLE COULD THEN MOVE/ROLL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING ROD ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION JANUARY 8, 2003. AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE SENT DURING NOVEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
02V282000 · 172,564 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer