Subaru WRX: known issues clusters
All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.
| rows | 41 |
|---|---|
| model years | 2015–2022 (6) |
| data through | 2026-09-20 |
| method | /data/methodology#known-issues |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
Vehicle pages
Rows
| year | cluster_id | label | component_code | complaint_count | date_range | source_complaint_count | reviewed_at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | wrx-2022-rtv-oil-pickup-clog | Excess RTV sealant clogging engine oil pickup | ENGINE | 14 | 2023-01 → 2025-01 | 25 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2022 | wrx-2022-eyesight-false-aeb-activation | EyeSight automatic emergency braking false activation | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 2 | 2023-01 → 2025-01 | 25 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2022 | wrx-2022-airbag-non-deployment | Air bag non-deployment in front-end collision | AIR BAGS | 2 | 2023-06 → 2026-05 | 25 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2022 | wrx-2022-pushbutton-start-freeze | Push-button start system unresponsive after stall | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, ENGINE | 1 | 2023-07 → 2023-07 | 25 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2022 | wrx-2022-acceleration-rev-limiter-surge | Intermittent acceleration failure and rev limiter surge | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, POWER TRAIN | 1 | 2026-07 → 2026-07 | 25 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2022 | wrx-2022-ac-compressor-noise | A/C compressor abnormal noise at idle | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | 2026-04 → 2026-04 | 25 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2019 | wrx-2019-battery-drain-no-start | Battery drain and failure to start after sitting | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 | 2021-05 → 2023-05 | 30 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2019 | wrx-2019-infotainment-screen-lockup | Infotainment touchscreen freeze and lockup | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 2020-07 → 2025-01 | 30 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2019 | wrx-2019-windshield-crack-no-impact | Windshield cracking without impact | VISIBILITY | 2 | 2020-03 → 2021-01 | 30 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2019 | wrx-2019-rod-bearing-engine-stall | Rod bearing failure and unexpected engine stall | ENGINE | 7 | 2019-10 → 2026-01 | 30 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2019 | wrx-2019-fuel-pump-stall | Fuel pump failure causing stall or loss of power | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 2021-10 → 2026-04 | 30 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2019 | wrx-2019-steering-lockup-while-driving | Steering control loss while driving | STEERING, SUSPENSION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 2022-11 → 2026-02 | 30 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2018 | wrx-2018-acceleration-hesitation-turbo-surge | Acceleration hesitation and turbo surge | POWER TRAIN | 3 | 2018-06 → 2025-07 | 42 | 2026-07-26 |
| 2018 | wrx-2018-fuel-pump-failure | Fuel pump failure | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 2022-06 → 2024-09 | 42 | 2026-07-26 |
| 2018 | wrx-2018-windshield-cracking | Windshield cracking | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | 2020-06 → 2021-01 | 42 | 2026-07-26 |
| 2018 | wrx-2018-fuel-vapor-odor-cabin | Fuel vapor odor and fuel line leak in cabin | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | 2025-03 → 2025-08 | 42 | 2026-07-26 |
| 2018 | wrx-2018-engine-rod-bearing-failure | Engine rod bearing failure | ENGINE | 6 | 2019-04 → 2025-08 | 42 | 2026-07-26 |
| 2018 | wrx-2018-steering-lockup-loss-of-control | Steering lock-up and loss of control | STEERING | 7 | 2017-10 → 2022-09 | 42 | 2026-07-26 |
| 2018 | wrx-2018-battery-drain-no-start | Battery drain and no-start | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | 2021-05 → 2022-01 | 42 | 2026-07-26 |
| 2018 | wrx-2018-throwout-bearing-clutch-failure | Throw-out bearing and clutch failure | POWER TRAIN | 3 | 2020-07 → 2024-09 | 42 | 2026-07-26 |
| 2017 | wrx-2017-clutch-throw-out-bearing | Clutch and throw-out bearing failure | POWER TRAIN | 10 | 2018-08 → 2022-09 | 53 | 2026-07-14 |
| 2017 | wrx-2017-battery-drain | Battery drain and repeated battery replacement | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | 2021-05 → 2022-10 | 53 | 2026-07-14 |
| 2017 | wrx-2017-engine-rod-bearing-failure | Engine rod bearing and ringland failure | ENGINE | 5 | 2019-12 → 2026-05 | 53 | 2026-07-14 |
| 2017 | wrx-2017-reverse-light-camera-failure | Reverse light and backup camera inoperative | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | 2022-09 → 2024-10 | 53 | 2026-07-14 |
| 2017 | wrx-2017-windshield-cracking | Windshield cracking without impact | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | 2020-05 → 2021-01 | 53 | 2026-07-14 |
| 2017 | wrx-2017-engine-stalling | Engine stalling at idle and low speed | ENGINE | 5 | 2018-08 → 2023-01 | 53 | 2026-07-14 |
| 2017 | wrx-2017-power-steering-loss | Power steering assist loss | STEERING | 4 | 2019-05 → 2023-12 | 53 | 2026-07-14 |
| 2017 | wrx-2017-airbag-non-deployment | Airbag non-deployment in collisions | AIR BAGS | 4 | 2019-05 → 2025-11 | 53 | 2026-07-14 |
| 2016 | subaru-wrx-2016-clutch-transmission-failure | Clutch and transmission engagement failure | POWER TRAIN | 4 | 2015-12 → 2023-05 | 34 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2016 | subaru-wrx-2016-headlights-disabled | Headlights disabled while driving | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | 2018-03 → 2022-01 | 34 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2016 | subaru-wrx-2016-sunroof-explosion | Sunroof glass explosion while driving | VISIBILITY | 2 | 2016-09 → 2024-03 | 34 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2016 | subaru-wrx-2016-battery-drain | Battery drain and no-start while parked | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 2021-12 → 2022-12 | 34 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2016 | subaru-wrx-2016-unexpected-stall | Unexpected stall or loss of propulsion while driving | ENGINE | 3 | 2016-03 → 2018-06 | 34 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2016 | subaru-wrx-2016-turbo-engine-defect | Turbo engine performance loss and stall risk | ENGINE | 4 | 2019-05 → 2023-04 | 34 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2015 | wrx-2015-clutch-failure-wont-shift | Clutch failure / won't shift into gear | POWER TRAIN | 13 | 2014-05 → 2021-08 | 52 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2015 | wrx-2015-engine-rod-bearing-failure | Connecting rod bearing / short block failure | ENGINE | 5 | 2017-12 → 2023-03 | 52 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2015 | wrx-2015-headlights-disabled-cold | Headlights disabled in cold weather | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | 2015-02 → 2017-01 | 52 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2015 | wrx-2015-battery-drain-failure | Battery drains / premature failure | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 2021-05 → 2022-01 | 52 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2015 | wrx-2015-rust-structure | Rust on trunk and door frame | STRUCTURE | 2 | 2021-03 → 2021-04 | 52 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2015 | wrx-2015-sunroof-shatters-while-driving | Sunroof shatters while driving | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | 2018-05 → 2019-04 | 52 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2015 | wrx-2015-turbo-intake-rough-idle-stall | Turbocharger intake crack causing rough idle/stall | ENGINE | 5 | 2015-08 → 2021-12 | 52 | 2026-08-29 |
Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.
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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Subaru WRX [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/subaru/wrx
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_subaru_wrx_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Subaru WRX},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/subaru/wrx}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}hub · known-issues · methodology · license · research (interpretation)