Worst 2015 Subaru Wrx Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
POWER TRAIN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Subaru Wrx.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 18 | — | — | 73,362 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 18 | — | — | 29,648 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | 63,425 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | — | 12,036 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 54,285 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | — | — | 65,314 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | 1 | 1 | 35,325 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8,550 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | 1 | — | 55,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | 46,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 1,500 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5,100 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 16,110 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 10,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 34,500 mi |
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Recalls for 2015 Subaru Wrx
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~87,299 vehicles.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2021 WRX vehicles. The backup light switch may corrode and become inoperative, which can result in the backup lights not illuminating and the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is in reverse.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 WRX and WRX/STI vehicles, equipped with an optional factory-installed subwoofer in the trunk. Items in the trunk may cause the subwoofer wiring to contact the subwoofer metal frame, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 WRX vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 21, 2015, and Forester 2.0XT vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 20, 2015. The turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall.
Other Subaru Wrx Years
Wider context: See the full Subaru Wrx reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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