Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Subaru WRX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Subaru WRX has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 30 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V522000 Inoperative Backup Lights and Rearview Image NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V587000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 14 complaints
- Engine 11 complaints
- Unknown or Other 7 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Subaru WRX has a moderate reliability with issues mainly in electrical systems and fuel pumps. Recall data reflects concerns with the fuel system component, which is significant but not overwhelmingly frequent. Overall, these issues suggest a need for regular maintenance but don’t indicate severe reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel pump | 30,000–60,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| engine components | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | 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 change every 6 months
- replace air filter every 15,000 miles
- tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- brake inspection annually
- coolant flush every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- warning lights on dashboard
- unusual engine noises
- inconsistent fuel gauge readings
- frequent battery issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Subaru WRX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.