Subaru WRX STI years to avoid
No model year of the Subaru WRX STI stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Subaru WRX STI years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Subaru WRX STI complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Subaru WRX STI problems
All model years combined.
- Engine5
- Brakes3
- Body3
- Transmission2
- Lights2
- Fuel system2
- Electrical2
- Wheels1
- Driver assistance1
- Airbags1
Subaru WRX STI problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | - | 1 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2018 | - | 2 | Airbags | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2016 | - | 3 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | - | 3 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2013 | - | 2 | Engine | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2012 | - | 1 | 2 | 0 | |||
| 2011 | - | 1 | Brakes | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2010 | - | 1 | Electrical | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2009 | - | 2 | Body | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | - | 3 | Body | 2 | 0 |
Recalls 2
Questions about the Subaru WRX STI
What years of the Subaru WRX STI should you avoid?
No single model year of the Subaru WRX STI has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Subaru WRX STI?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Subaru WRX STI?
Engine, with 5 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (3) and body (3).
How many recalls does the Subaru WRX STI have?
2 recalls between 2008 and 2019. The 2014 model year has the most, with 2.
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