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Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2015 Subaru Impreza Wrx

The 2015 Subaru Impreza WRX shows minimal issues with no active recalls and a low number of complaints. Most complaints focus on steering, powertrain, and speed control. Buyers should be vigilant during test drives and ask sellers key questions to verify vehicle condition.

Known issues to inspect

medium severitysteering

Steering responsiveness issues

How to check: Test steering feels normal during slow turns.

medium severitytransmission

Powertrain performance anomalies

How to check: Check for smooth gear changes with no noises.

low severitysafety

Speed control inconsistencies

How to check: Ensure speed remains constant when cruise control is set.

Test-drive walkthrough

  1. 01

    Cold start

    What to check: Listen for unusual engine noises.

    Red flag: Loud knocking or ticking sounds

  2. 02

    First minute idling

    What to check: Check for rough idling or vibrations.

    Red flag: Excessive shaking or sputtering

  3. 03

    Neighborhood driving

    What to check: Ensure steering is responsive and smooth.

    Red flag: Steering feels loose or heavy

  4. 04

    City acceleration

    What to check: Watch for smooth acceleration without lag.

    Red flag: Hesitation or jerking motions

  5. 05

    Highway acceleration

    What to check: Test cruise control maintains speed.

    Red flag: Speed control is erratic

  6. 06

    Braking

    What to check: Brakes should engage smoothly without noise.

    Red flag: Grinding or squealing sounds

  7. 07

    Smooth straight road

    What to check: Ensure vehicle tracks straight without drift.

    Red flag: Car pulls to one side

Questions for the seller

Use this exact phrasing.

  1. Have you experienced any steering issues?
  2. Has the transmission had any repairs?
  3. Are there any speed control problems?
  4. Can you provide recent maintenance records?
  5. Has the vehicle ever been in an accident?

Documents to request

Don't sign anything until you have these.

  • Vehicle title
  • Maintenance records
  • Accident history report
  • Warranty documents
  • Original purchase invoice

Generated by gpt-4o on 8/24/2026. Grounded in the NHTSA recall corpus and owner-complaint patterns for the 2015 Subaru Impreza Wrx.

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