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2018 Subaru WRX STI problems

The most common problem on the 2018 Subaru WRX STI is airbags. Its complaint count is close to a typical WRX STI model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
207
Worst area
Airbags

The worst 2018 Subaru WRX STI problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Airbags
    1
  • Lights
    1

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    1
  • Lights
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Subaru WRX STI 207

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2018 Subaru WRX STI owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 5, 2019 · Airbags · 28,028 miles · UT · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2018 subaru wrx sti. While the contact's son was driving 5-10 MPH, a 2009 chevrolet hhr t-boned his vehicle and pushed it 60 feet. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The driver sustained head injuries and the passenger sustained neck injuries. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact called young subaru (3920 riverdale rd, ogden, ut 84405, (801) 528-9342) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 1-46604412545. The insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. The failure mileage was 28,028. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jun 13, 2018 · Lights · 11,000 miles · CA

This is an issue regarding the headlight housing. For unknown reasons part of it seems to be melting from the inside. This to me can be a safety or even fire hazard.

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Questions about the 2018 Subaru WRX STI

Is the 2018 Subaru WRX STI reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2018 Subaru WRX STI, close to a typical WRX STI model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Subaru WRX STI?

Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is lights (1).

How many recalls does the 2018 Subaru WRX STI have?

No recalls on record.

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