Subaru Brz ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (2013–2025)
Side-by-side reliability scores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Subaru Brz we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the Brz across generations.
Average Score
85/100
Best Year
2016 Subaru Brz
Score 88
Weakest Year
2013 Subaru Brz
Score 78
Every Subaru Brz Ranked
Sorted by reliability score. Each link opens the full year-specific report.
A driver-focused machine that balances thrills with surprising long-term dependability, if you address known engine specifics.
Top risks: Engine (FA20) · Clutch (Manual Transmission) · Wheel Bearings
A driver's car with impressive reliability, requiring attention to specific maintenance items for long-term health.
Top risks: Manual Transmission Clutch & Bearing · Engine Direct Injection System · Infotainment System
A fantastically reliable sports car when properly maintained, offering exceptional driving enjoyment with few critical flaws.
Top risks: Engine (FA20) · Transmission (Manual) · Suspension Components
A driver's car with surprising longevity, rewarding proactive maintenance and spirited driving.
Top risks: Engine Sealing/Direct Injection · Manual Transmission Components · Electrical Sensors & Infotainment
A modern classic that delivers pure driving joy with low long-term ownership concerns for the enthusiast.
Top risks: Engine (FA24D) · Electrical/Infotainment · Suspension & Brakes (Aggressive Use)
A driver's car with exceptional reliability, provided it's maintained for its intended spirited use.
Top risks: Clutch & Manual Transmission Synchros · Suspension Bushings & Shocks · Brake Components (Pads & Rotors)
A reliable, smile-inducing sports car, especially when maintained by an owner who understands its performance nature.
Top risks: Engine - Fuel System · Suspension & Chassis · Interior & Infotainment
A fun, reliable sports car for street use, but the critical RTV engine concern demands careful consideration, especially for track enthusiasts.
Top risks: Engine - Oil System · Clutch & Manual Transmission · Infotainment System
A driver's car with incredible value, but the engine's known weaknesses demand thorough scrutiny before purchase.
Top risks: Engine (FA20) · Transmission (Manual) · Engine (Carbon Buildup)
A pure, affordable sports car with a passionate following, but its unique engine design carries specific, albeit manageable, reliability risks.
Top risks: Engine (FA20) · Clutch & Throw-Out Bearing (Manual) · D4S Fuel System
A top-tier choice for affordable sports car reliability, provided the critical engine recall has been properly addressed.
Top risks: Engine (Valve Spring Recall) · Clutch Release Bearing (Manual Transmission) · Interior Noise & Rattles
A driver's car with excellent dynamics, but early engine reliability concerns cast a significant shadow over its initial model year.
Top risks: Engine (FA20) · Clutch & Transmission (Manual) · Ignition System
A pure driving machine, but critical engine checks are paramount to ensure long-term enjoyment.
Top risks: Engine Valve Springs · Engine RTV Sealant · Manual Transmission
Problems That Follow the Brz Across Generations
Issues that appear in the top-3 risks across multiple model years — the cost of ownership you can actually predict.
Engine (FA20)
Appears in 5 model years · 38% of generations
Transmission (Manual)
Appears in 2 model years · 15% of generations
Infotainment System
Appears in 2 model years · 15% of generations