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2016 Subaru WRX: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 43 complaints about the 2016 Subaru WRX with NHTSA, and it has 3 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
43
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
3
on record
Fuel economy
23 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$8,870
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Manual 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 23 mpg |
| Automatic (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 21 mpg |
| Manual 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | 19 mpg |
Recalls
Exterior Lighting › Back Up Lights › SwitchJul 21, 2022 · campaign 22V522000
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2021 WRX vehicles. The backup light switch may corrode and become inoperative, which can result in the backup lights not illuminating and the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is in reverse.
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/SuperchargerMar 21, 2016 · campaign 16V162000
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.
Forward Collision Avoidance › Crash Imminent BrakingJun 12, 2015 · campaign 15V366000
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Outback vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Impreza vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to April 14, 2015, XV Crosstrek vehicles manufactured October 16, 2014, to April 15, 2015, and 2016 WRX vehicles manufactured March 23, 2015, and equ
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Other years of the Subaru WRX
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2016 Subaru WRX have?
Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA: electrical system (10), engine & cooling (9), transmission & drivetrain (4). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2016 Subaru WRX have?
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Subaru WRX get?
Up to 23 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.