2015 Subaru WRX Reliability ReportKeepScore 75/100 · top failure points · buy or avoid
Quick Facts · 2015 Subaru WRX
- Scores 3 points below the strongest nearby year — the 2017 Subaru WRX earns a 78.
- The system most likely to surface first: fa20dit engine health (major severity).
- Has 3 NHTSA recalls on record — the most notable involves the electrical system:wiring.
2015 Subaru WRX: Buy or Avoid?
The 2015 Subaru WRX, the first year of its FA20DIT engine platform, offers exhilarating performance and all-weather capability at a compelling price point. However, this potent machine demands diligent maintenance and a discerning eye during purchase, as neglected examples or poorly executed modifications can quickly lead to significant repair bills and a compromised ownership experience. Proceed with caution, but a well-cared-for example can be a thrilling and relatively reliable daily driver.
Biggest Strengths
- Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system provides exceptional traction
- Potent FA20DIT engine offers strong acceleration and tuning potential
- Sport-tuned suspension delivers engaging handling characteristics
2015 Subaru WRX — Known Trouble Spots
The systems that break first on the 2015 Subaru WRX. Mileage windows, repair costs, and fix-before-you-buy notes are in the full report.
Safety Recalls on the 2015 Subaru WRX
3 recalls on record from NHTSA. Check your VIN atnhtsa.gov to see if the repair was performed.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 WRX and WRX/STI vehicles, equipped with an optional factory-installed subwoofer in the trunk. Items in the trunk may cause the subwoofer wiring to contact the subwoofer metal frame, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 WRX vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 21, 2015, and Forester 2.0XT vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 20, 2015. The turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall.
What breaks on the 2015 Subaru WRX?
Full reliability breakdown — engine, transmission, rust, electrical. With repair costs and mileage danger zones.
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Subaru WRX — Year-by-Year Comparison
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