Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Subaru WRX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Subaru WRX has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V003000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V002000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V001000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V297000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V149000 Brake Lights May Not Illuminate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V009000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V007000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V008000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V012000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V830000 Brake Line Corrosion at Four-Way Connector NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V311000 Brake Lines may Fail due to Corrosion NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Subaru WRX has limited owner complaints but numerous recalls, mostly related to airbag issues, which is typical for earlier models. The low complaint numbers provide limited evidence on reliability but indicate minor issues. Frequent recalls highlight potential for increased maintenance but with manufacturer support, costs are mitigated.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Unknown | No reliable estimate | common |
| Ignition switch | Unknown | $100–$250 | rare |
| Brake system | Unknown | $150–$500 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotations
- Cabin air filter replacement
- Coolant replacement
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning lights
- Ignition switch issues
- Unresponsive brakes
- Unexplained engine noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Subaru WRX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.