Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Subaru WRX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Subaru WRX has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 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 #20V001000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V002000 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 #19V008000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V007000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V009000 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
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Subaru WRX faces several airbag recalls, a common issue across similar models. However, owner complaints are relatively low, with some noted for brakes and engine issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag inflator | 50,000–100,000 miles | $100–$300 | very common |
| Brake light switch | 40,000–80,000 miles | $150–$250 | common |
| Service brakes | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
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 change every 6,000 miles
- Replace brake fluid every 30,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 6,000 miles
- Inspect suspension system annually
- Replace timing belt at 90,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive brake pedal
- Airbag warning light
- Difficulty starting with keyless ignition
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Subaru WRX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.