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Subaru Impreza WRX years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the Subaru Impreza WRX since 2009. The 2009 model year has 6 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
8
Recalls
0
Worst year
2009
Model years
2009-2015

Subaru Impreza WRX years to avoid

No model year of the Subaru Impreza WRX stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Subaru Impreza WRX years

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Subaru Impreza WRX complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20092015

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Subaru Impreza WRX problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    6
  • Transmission
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Acceleration
    1

Subaru Impreza WRX problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2015-2Acceleration00
2009-6Engine5,97000

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Subaru Impreza WRX

What years of the Subaru Impreza WRX should you avoid?

No single model year of the Subaru Impreza WRX has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Subaru Impreza WRX?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Subaru Impreza WRX?

Engine, with 6 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (1) and steering (1).

How many recalls does the Subaru Impreza WRX have?

No recalls on record.

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