2015 Subaru WRX: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker WRX years.
55 owner complaints, most about engine. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2015 WRX?The 2015 Subaru WRX has 55 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and power train.
Safety record for the 2015 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2015 Subaru WRX vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other WRX years only. How we score it
Is 2015 a good year for the WRX?
Across the 16 WRX model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2010) to 68 (2008). With 55 complaints, the 2015 WRX sits above the model's median of 25.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2015 WRX
electrical system:wiring
Campaign 17V625000Subaru 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
Campaign 16V162000Subaru 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.
exterior lighting:back up lights:switch
Campaign 22V522000Subaru 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is highly dependent on generation and owner expectations.
Owner insights cover all generations of the WRX. See the full WRX owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used WRX listings typically run $18,349–$28,400.
Other WRX model years
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