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2015 Subaru

WRX

Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

Subaru WRX: best and worst years
2015 Subaru WRX
2015 photoZytonitsCC BY-SA 2.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (AV-S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
268
Power to weight
0.082 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.90
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,650EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
407 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
181 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
70 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
104 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
3,269 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol
97 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol
12 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
3
Owner complaints
52
Reported injuries
1

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE25%
  • POWER TRAIN25%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8%
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING7%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM7%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 72 total.

Subaru WRX: best and worst years

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

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice.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.