Major Problems with Subaru WRX - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Subaru WRX model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2015, for instance, is the worst year for the WRX. Older WRX vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Subaru WRX Problems

AIR BAGS
2018 Subaru WRX September 28, 2017 Victims: 1 Mileage: 1055 miles

Tl* the contact's son owns a 2018 subaru wrx. while making a left turn at 25 mph, the front driver side wheel remained in a turned position after the driver attempted to straighten the vehicle. the driver lost control of the vehicle and collided with a tree. the air bags failed to deploy. the driver suffered a broken nose and a swollen eye. the driver was taken to the hospital for medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed from the scene to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was in the process of being transferred to brunswick ...

STEERING
2018 Subaru WRX December 20, 2018 Victims: 1 Mileage: 24500 miles

The wheels locked while driving on a clear december day (i don't have exact day) on a winding mountain road full of cliffs. 38 mph and feet from going off a cliff subaru say electronic module failed then in another statement from hak at subaru america they say the two occurrences not related even though they happened simultaneously. we took the car in because of the wheel locking up while moving and they discovered the electronic failure. they maintain the car is safe to drive "because they can't recreate the problem". subaru fairfield has promised us help ...

AIR BAGS
2017 Subaru WRX April 27, 2019 Victims: 1 Mileage: 37000 miles

Driving and on a turn between 35-40 mph my wrx freaked out. the dash light up like a christmas tree, the lane tracking along with the adaptive cruise control indicators flashed, and the dash said eyesight unavailable. it felt like i couldn't control the car and almost felt as if it accelerated on its own. i hit the breaks and the lost control of the vehicle and ended up in a ditch. the front of the car ran through brush and ended in front of a tree. the airbags deployed on the side but were delayed on the passenger side ...

What is the most common problem with Subaru WRX?

Overall the worst problem with Subaru WRX relates to POWER TRAIN problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific WRX years that are prone to issues with these components.

POWER TRAIN 22 ENGINE 18 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11 STEERING 10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9 AIR BAGS 6 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 5 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 5 WHEELS 4 BODY 3 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 3 SERVICE BRAKES 3 VISIBILITY/WIPER 3 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 2 SUSPENSION 1 SEAT BELTS 1 TIRES 1 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1 SEATS 1 SIDEWALL 1 WHEEL BEARING 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

The information about Subaru WRX common problems is powered by the NHTSA official reports, recalls, and safety issues. Our algorithms turn raw data into structured categories and charts.

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