Subaru WRX engine problems by year
85 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 10 WRX model years. The most reported year is 2015 with 18 reports.
| Year | Engine reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 WRX | 15 | 60% | — | |
| 2019 WRX | 11 | 37% | — | |
| 2018 WRX | 11 | 26% | — | |
| 2017 WRX | 12 | 23% | — | |
| 2016 WRX | 8 | 26% | — | |
| 2015 WRX | 18 | 35% | 86,000 mi | |
| 2009 WRX | 4 | 10% | — | |
| 2008 WRX | 2 | 3% | — | |
| 2004 WRX | 2 | 5% | — | |
| 2002 WRX | 2 | 0% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.