2018 Subaru WRX: common problems and reliability

The 2018 Subaru WRX has 44 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. Owners most often flag *for vb generation (2022+):.

Safety record for the 2018 model year

44
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
6
Crash reports
1
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Subaru WRX vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

engine
11
electrical system
10
steering
7
fuel/propulsion system
6
power train
6

Recalls affecting the 2018 WRX

fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Campaign 21V587000

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may f…

exterior lighting:back up lights:switch

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 ima…

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

2021 WRX2019 WRX2017 WRX2014 WRX
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