Worst 2021 Subaru Wrx Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Subaru Wrx.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 6 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 5 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Subaru Wrx
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~59,934 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.
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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