Reliability & cost of ownership
Subaru Impreza WRX Reliability & Common Problems
How reliable is the Subaru Impreza WRX? Compare every model year side by side — NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and crash-test stars where on file — then open the year you're shopping for its AI reliability outlook where NHTSA has enough data.
Subaru Impreza WRX problems by model year
2 recall entries across 2 model years and 8 owner complaints across 3 model years on file, sourced from the federal NHTSA database. We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the remaining model year — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | NCAP stars | Full report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Impreza WRX | Not confirmed | 2 | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2009 Impreza WRX | 1 | 6 | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2008 Impreza WRX | 1 | None on file at try.vin | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
Most-complained-about components
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA against the Subaru Impreza WRX, grouped by the component each complaint names — the fastest read on where this model gives trouble.
- engine and engine cooling6 complaints
- steering1 complaint
- power train1 complaint
- vehicle speed control1 complaint