On the day before Easter, while driving down W. Colonial Dr., a car suddenly pulled out in front of me, causing me to slam on the brakes. immediately after, it seemed like the brake booster blew out, as my brakes started making a hissing sound and felt like they were losing pressure. Additionally, I noticed a clunking noise coming from my car. Three or four days later, while driving, my brakes failed and I ended up rear-ending another vehicle. I contacted the dealership from where I purchased the car less than a month ago, but I am still unsure if they will help me fix it. There seems to be a problem with the bearings or the suspension in addition to the brakes, but I am not sure if the dealership will help me fix any of these issues.
The worst 2016 Subaru BRZ problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Suspension1
- Wheels1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Suspension1
- Wheels1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Subaru BRZ 207
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This is an update announcement regarding the TechShare & NorthStar Integration
- This announcement provides information on the connected services platform for Subaru EVs.
- This bulletin provides a step-by-step diagnostic procedure for resolving Remote Engine Start (RES)...
- This Service Information Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but...
- This announcement provides information on DCM replacememts due to a parasitic draw.
- This announcement provides information on an outage affecting the Subaru Select Monitor 5 application.
- This Service Information Bulletin announces the availability of ThreeBond 1216J (SOA868V9640) designed for...
- This announcement provides information on a new software update for the Midtronics Dss and DCA machines.
- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a...
- This bulletin provides paint code information for 2027 model year vehicles.
2016 Subaru BRZ fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | RWD | 21-24 | 29-33 | 24-28 |
What 2016 Subaru BRZ owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My brz is experiencing battery drain issues. I have replaced the battery with an oem battery from subaru, but my car still has a drain on the battery. I had to purchase a portable jump starter kit to ensure that if the car didn't start that I had a jump available. I have not brought the car in for service as of now. This situation has happened a few times over the last two years. I thought I may have left a light on, but when I had the car jump started, I noticed there were no lights on.
"takata recall" front passenger window is tempermental and on many occasions will not close unless inched up carefully in increments. Since this is done while driving it is a great distraction and is an accident waiting to happen. Wiring was already replaced, but was told by attendant that her car window does the same thing and is caused by the expansion of the plastic piece on the top of the window sill needed for closure. This is a laypersons explanation of the existing problem. The window sometimes goes up or down and not half way as well. The other three windows work without problems. This needs to be addressed and fixed without delay.
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Questions about the 2016 Subaru BRZ
Is the 2016 Subaru BRZ reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2016 Subaru BRZ, close to a typical BRZ model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Subaru BRZ?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2016 Subaru BRZ have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Subaru BRZ get?
Official estimates for the 2016 Subaru BRZ range from 24 to 28 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 21-24 city and 29-33 highway.
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