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Subaru WRX

2012–2016 only

129 classified complaints 16 recalls

2012–2016 Subaru WRX models have 129 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 16 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Manual clutch, flywheel and hydraulics, typically surfacing around 10,100 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2012–2016 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Subaru WRX report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

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2012–2016

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2022–2025

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2012–2016 only

Manual clutch, flywheel and hydraulics · Transmission 25 complaints

Median onset: 10,100 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $1,070–$1,980 nationally.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 16 complaints

Median onset: 52,950 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 12 complaints

Median onset: 18,980 miles.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 8 complaints

Median onset: 29,300 miles.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 6 complaints

Median onset: 10,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 6 complaints

Median onset: 5,100 miles. 50.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Battery, alternator and charging · Electrical 6 complaints

Median onset: 92,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $250–$1,030 nationally.

Sunroof and panoramic roof · Body and interior 5 complaints

Median onset: 34,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2012–2016 model years. See the full Subaru WRX report for every year and full specs/safety data.