2016
Subaru
Wrx
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268 hp @ 5600 rpm
Horsepower
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
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Performance
Engineered for the perfect balance of power and efficiency
268 hp
Horsepower
258 ft-lb
Torque
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
6-Speed
Transmission
Efficient
Advanced engineering for optimal fuel economy
Fuel TypeGasoline
Combined Efficiency8.4 - 11.3 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity60.0 L
Interior
Thoughtfully designed for comfort and functionality
5
Seating
340 L
Cargo
1,105 mm
Front Legroom
899 mm
Rear Legroom
Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Convenience
Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Power Windows
Power Door Locks
Seating
Power Driver Seat
Technology
Advanced connectivity and intelligent features
Bluetooth
Navigation System
Satellite Radio
AM/FM Stereo
Steering Controls
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Safety
Comprehensive protection for you and your passengers
Airbags
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Front Side Airbags
Stability
Traction Control
ABS Brakes
Brake Assist
Monitoring
Cross Traffic Alert
Security
Security System
Child Safety Locks
Dimensions
Carefully crafted proportions for optimal space and style
Length
15 ft0.9"
4.6m
Width
5 ft10.7"
1.8m
Height
4 ft10.1"
1.48m
Wheelbase
8 ft8.3"
2.65m
Gallery
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Trim Levels
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Safety Reports
34 complaints reported to NHTSA
34
Total Reports
1
Crashes
0
Injuries
2
Fires
Most Common Issues
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10
ENGINE
9
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7
POWER TRAIN
4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
STEERING
2
Recent Reports
ODI #11611157
Aug 27, 2024
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Incident: Aug 11, 2022VIN: JF1VA2M6XG9***
ODI #11574934
Mar 1, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Driving and a loud explosion, sound, like a gunshot then a ton of pinging. The sunroof exploded and glass flew down my car and chipped a bunch of paint.
Incident: Mar 1, 2024VIN: JF1VA1N61G8***
ODI #11521395
May 10, 2023
POWER TRAIN
While driving, the clutch became stiff and unusable. Ultimately the car could not be shifted resulting in using a lower gear than normal to limp the car to safety. The car had to be towed to a mechanic. During the repair the mechanic identified that the cause of the failure was the clutch fork pivot ball punched through the stamped steel clutch fork. Looking online this seems to be a common failure since aftermarket re-designed parts are offered. I feel this is a manufacturer defect which resulted in the clutch failure and a 2500.00 repair. This car is only 7 years old with 67K miles on it. The clutch fork should not have failed catastrophically at this point in the car's life.
Incident: Apr 27, 2023VIN: JF1VA1E69G9***
ODI #11516402
Apr 10, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHERENGINEFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I PURCHASED A 2016 SUBARU WRX (PREMIUM) USED FROM A SUBARU DEALER IN ALBANY, NY WITH UNDER 26K MILES FOR APPROXIMATELY $25K IN 2018. ON A DRIVE IN DECEMBER 2022 I EXPERIENCED HESITATION AND/OR STUTTERING UNDER LOAD OR WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, AND CAR BEGAN GETTING VERY HOT, AND CLOSE TO OVERHEATING, AND THE ENGINE WAS KNOCKING LOUDLY. AFTER TURNING ENGINE OFF AND THEN RESTARTING, THE KNOCKING (INTENSITY) WAS NOT AS NOTICEABLE AS THE INITIAL INCIDENT. INITIALLY I REPLACED ALL COIL OVER PLUGS, AS CYLINDER #4 INITIALLY WAS REPORTING A MISFIRE CODE AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THIS APPEARED TO RELIEVE THE MISFIRE BRIEFLY, BUT THE ISSUE IMMEDIATELY RETURNED, THIS TIME WITH PISTON #3 REPORTING MISFIRES AND ALSO EXHIBITING SIGNS OF A POSSIBLE FAILED RINGLAND, WITH OIL SEEPING PAST RINGS (ON TO / IN SPARK PLUG) CAUSING THE ENGINE TO RUN VERY POORLY. PRESENTLY UPON STARTUP WHITE SMOKE COMES FROM EXHAUST OUT THE TAILPIPE AND THE ENGINE IS HESITATING AND/OR MISSING, RUNNING POORLY AND I FEEL IT CANNOT BE DRIVEN SAFELY WITH THE DIMINISHED PERMORMANCE OR COMPLETE LACK OF ABILITY TO ACCELERATE NORMALLY LIKE A MOTOR VEHICLE SHOULD. I HAVE ENGAGED A MECHANIC TO INSPECT THE ENGINE, BUT HAVE NOT YET PROCEEDED WITH INSPECTION/REPAIRS DUE TO THE CLASS ACTION LITIGATION. CURRENT MILEAGE IS: 73563. THIS CAR HAS AN FA20 ENGINE.
Incident: Dec 14, 2022VIN: JF1VA1E61G8***
ODI #11508644
Feb 22, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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/
Incident: Feb 22, 2023VIN: JF1VA1B60G9***
ODI #11499555
Dec 30, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Incident: Dec 30, 2022VIN: JF1VA1N66G8***
ODI #11492009
Nov 2, 2022
ENGINE
Started having issue with the engine making loud rattle noises and oil pressure was not consistent. Upon further investigating I removed the oil pan and removed the oil pickup. The oil pickup screen was full of RTV sealant causing the oil pickup to struggle with maintaining proper oil pressure and flow to the engine. I ended up having to change my timing belt tensioners because one went bad. Probably because of low oil pressure or RTV was sucked into oil galleys and caused it to malfunction. My car sounds a little better now but I believe I also have a light amount of rod knocking. If I kept driving the car, This could have led to catastrophic engine damage and caused my car to stall while traveling on public roads. I later researched if others have seen this issue and it appear to be a common issue in with Subaru and Toyota vehicles using the FA20DIT engine. These engine already have small enough rods, they don't need to be robbed of oil and cause engine damage because the manufacturer applied too much RTV sealant in assembly. There needs to be a recall on this.
Incident: Oct 1, 2022VIN: JF1VA1E60G9***
ODI #11475251
Jul 22, 2022
STEERING
My power steering one day lost all fluid out of no where. I have this awful sound and go buy new power steering fluid. It’s continuing to leak. I joined a Subaru Wrx/STi group on Facebook and found that this is a reoccurring problem for many Subaru sti owners around the year I have. It sounds faulty and defective and sucks that the customer is stuck paying for these issues instead of Subaru fixing their reoccurring issue with many customers. I baby my car to the highest extent and the power steering should not have just gone out after I parked in my drive way. There is a massive stain now due to the leakage, which is fine. But it’s inconvenient knowing I’ll have to fork up hundreds to over a thousand to get this properly fixed instead of a DIY where it has to do with such an important compartment of the car.
Incident: Jul 15, 2022VIN: JF1VA2M68G9***
Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and may not represent verified defects.
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