2014 Subaru WRX: common problems and reliability

The 2014 Subaru WRX has 6 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 10 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and engine. Owners most often flag *for vb generation (2022+):.

Safety record for the 2014 model year

6
Owner complaints
10
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 Subaru WRX vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

service brakes
3
engine
2
power train
1
structure
1
vehicle speed control
1

Recalls affecting the 2014 WRX

exterior lighting:brake lights:switch

Campaign 19V149000

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to ce…

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 19V008000

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, and Legacy vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, A…

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 19V007000

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Forester, 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, Legacy, and 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, G…

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 19V009000

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Col…

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is highly dependent on generation and owner expectations. For the current VB generation (2022+), sentiment is mixed to positive, with a strong consensus that it offers an excellent, engaging, and analog driving experience, praised for its smooth and

  • *For VB Generation (2022+):
  • Slow/unresponsive infotainment system — screen lag, slow boot-up, requires warm-up time for best operation. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Exterior plastic cladding styling — polarizing design element criticized as unattractive. Frequency: very frequent.
  • High pricing at MSRP — perceived as overpriced for the interior quality and features offered. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Interior road noise — cabin is noted as not being the quietest. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the WRX.

Typical used price

Used WRX listings typically run $21,700–$32,792 across 2015 to 2026 model years.

Other WRX model years

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