Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Subaru WRX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Subaru WRX has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 25 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V016000 Incorrect Information in Owner's Manual/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 15 complaints
- Unknown or Other 5 complaints
- Power Train 4 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 2 complaints
Of the 25 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Subaru WRX has minimal recalls and owner complaints, indicating high reliability. It benefits from Subaru's reputation for durable vehicles and a robust safety record.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| battery | 30,000–50,000 miles | $100–$200 | common |
| brakes | 20,000–40,000 miles | $150–$300 | occasional |
| tires | 15,000–30,000 miles | $400–$800 | 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
- tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- brake inspection annually
- cabin air filter every 15,000 miles
- coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- unusual brake noise
- car hesitates during acceleration
- vibration while driving
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Subaru WRX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.