The Seconary Air Injection pump stayed on for days. Burnt a hole in the side, relay possibly damaged, and now setting off other components and computers.
2016 Subaru WRX electrical problems
10 complaints (32% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 32%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
0k-25k
25k-50k
50k-75k
75k-100k
100k-125k
125k-150k
150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+
Subaru WRX electrical problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2016 Subaru WRX owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I have faulty rear lights and a faulty rear view camera. According to MotorSafety.org there is currently a recall for this exact issue for WRX’s from 2015-2021. https://www.motorsafety.org/subaru-recalls-wrx-cars-over-faulty-rear-lights-rearview-camera-issue/
recurring battery drain, which has happened before. subaru dealer replaced the battery for the same reason less than 2 years ago. now it needs it again. car is inoperable as is.
ABS, cruise control, and other driving assistance features are disabled while driving at night. I checked for recalls on Subaru WRXs and noticed a recall was issued for the same problems on 2011-2015 models. My vehicle is a 2016 model and demonstrates all the same failures observed from the recall of the 2011-2015 models.
Several batteries that have died prematurely, last one only 2 months since last use. Vehicle has refused to start on several occasions, despite the battery being okay. Suspect issues with controller area network.
The battery on my 2016 Subaru WRX has drained - twice - while parked for a week or less. This has occurred before and after replacing the battery at the dealership. Both times the battery was recharged by AAA and driven for 30-45 minutes to bring the battery back to full charge.
2016 WRX drains its battery while the vehicle is turned off. After 3 days of being outside in 20-40 degree Fahrenheit weather, the battery was completely flat and would not start. This has happened 2 winters in a row now.
Recall clutch change brakes electrical and emissions seem to be failing tucson, az subaru palm springs ,ca subaru in motion systems systems failure
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 subaru wrx. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated and the cruise control failed to function. The vehicle was taken to subaru of jacksonville (10800 atlantic blvd, jacksonville, fl 32225) for the failures at least three times and the electrical system was serviced, but the failures persisted. The dealer stated that the sensor failure was due to a faulty computer system that needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed. The failure mileage was 36,000.
Passenger side headlights went out. I kept getting "headlight disabled" message on dash, with condensation building up on the passenger headlight, but the headlight kept working so I gave it a week and now passenger side is completely out. I took it to subaru and they said they will replace the bulb. After taking my car in to replace the bulb, they realized my car requires a full replacement of the headlight. It's only been two years and it costs $840 for the headlight and $1000+ with labor just to fix a low beam. I have extended warranty complete package and it wasn't covered. There is a bad seal and a bad design in these models. Two year old car shouldn't be having these kind of issues.
Questions about the 2016 Subaru WRX electrical
Does the 2016 Subaru WRX have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the electrical of the 2016 Subaru WRX, 32% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2016 Subaru WRX electrical problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Subaru WRX electrical?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Subaru WRX have the most electrical problems?
The Subaru WRX model years with the most electrical complaints are 2017 (14 complaints), 2019 (14 complaints) and 2016 (10 complaints).
Other 2016 Subaru WRX problems
Engine 8Transmission 4Brakes 2Driver assistance 2Fuel system 2Steering 2Acceleration 1Lights 1Tires 1Visibility 1
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2016 Subaru WRX?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history