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Overview
- Body
- Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026Subaru calls it Symmetrical AWD.
- Transmission
- Manual 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 271
- Power to weight
- 0.079 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 4.11
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- Start-stop system
- NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- MPG City
- 19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- MPG Comb
- 22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $3,750EPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- CO₂
- 413 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- Eco Score
- 5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- Smog score
- 2/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Wheelbase
- 106 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,411 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- GVWR class
- Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Pass. Vol
- 99 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- Cargo Vol
- 12 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Standard
- Lane-departure warning
- Standard
- Recalls
- 0
- Owner complaints
- 2 See on NHTSA
Feature availability
Cameras & visibility
- Backup cameraStandard
Driver assist
- Adaptive cruise controlStandard
- Automatic emergency brakingPart of EyeSight.Standard
- Blind-spot monitorStandard
- Lane-keeping assistStandard
Convenience
- Push-button startStandard
Exterior
- Adaptive headlightsStandard
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- BACK OVER PREVENTION33%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM33%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER33%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 3 total.
Subaru WRX: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
21 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
May 18, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER01-167-08R
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
May 12, 2026POWER TRAIN16-157-26
This bulletin announces a design change to the TR690 CVT control valve body which features an enhanced line pressure sensor O-ring, designed to prevent abnormal sensor readings caused by O-ring leakage.
May 4, 2026POWER TRAINSubaruNet Announcement (R
This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.
May 1, 2026ENGINE18-230-26
This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be used when DTCs B1571(REFERENCE CODE INCOMPATIBILITY IMMOBILIZER CM TO ECM) and B1572(IMM CIRCUIT EXCEPT ANTENNA CIRCUIT) are detected by Keyless Access with Push Button Start(KACM).
Apr 30, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER07-240-26R
This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20.
Apr 24, 2026POWER TRAIN03-97-26
This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures.
Apr 20, 2026WHEELS05-97-26
This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when tire/wheel balance is suspected.
Mar 26, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10-105-25R
This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.
- and 13 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Powertrain
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06
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