Subaru

WRX

Midsize Cars · model years 2015 to 2025

The verdict

Best year: 2025. complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file.

Worst year: 2015. complaints: 52, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 3, this model typically has none on file.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Subaru WRX
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Top complaints
2015	3Gas	21	268	$3,650	3	52	ENGINE 25%, POWER TRAIN 25%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%
complaints: 52, this model typically has none on file recalls: 3, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	3Gas	21	268	$3,650	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	3Gas	21	268	$3,650	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	3Gas	21	268	$3,650	2	41	ENGINE 18%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%, STEERING 11%
complaints: 41, this model typically has none on file recalls: 2, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 8 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	3Gas	21	268	$3,650	2	29	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 33%, ENGINE 26%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 16%
complaints: 29, this model typically has none on file recalls: 2, this model typically has none on file Score: 10 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	3Gas	21	289	$3,650	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	3Gas	21	268	$3,650	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	2Gas	21.5	271	$3,575	1	24	ENGINE 48%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13%, POWER TRAIN 10%
complaints: 24, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file Score: 30 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	2Gas	21.5	271	$3,575	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	2Gas	21.5	271	$3,575	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	2Gas	21.5	271	$3,575	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2015: 21 to 2025: 21.5

Owner complaints2015: 52 to 2025: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Subaru WRX to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.