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#BS-2015-SUBWRX-2D222015 Subaru WRXProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 73 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Think Twice
Based on 73 complaints, 4 crashes, 3 fires, and 3 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.
Top reported problems
bad clutch plate flywheel
12 complaints • Severity 7.7/10
throwout bearing noises
6 complaints • Severity 5/10
clutch stopped working
5 complaints • Severity 9.6/10
ac not working properly
4 complaints • Severity 6.5/10
throw out bearing noise
3 complaints • Severity 6/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
18 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 28K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (30 reports) • Median: 28K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Engine (18 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2015 Subaru WRX: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2015 Subaru WRX, with 18 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 28,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 28K-mile mark.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2015 Subaru WRX, with 18 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2015 Subaru WRX, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Lights Issues
Lights complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2015 Subaru WRX, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2015 Subaru WRX. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (3 recalls)
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.
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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH
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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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2015 Subaru WRX NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
Not ratedFrontal crash
Not ratedSide crash
Not ratedRollover
Not ratedFrom NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
This is the worst model year for the Subaru WRX according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is clutch.
2015 Subaru WRX vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)
This vehicle
73
Class avg
102
Complaint volume is roughly in line with other compact cars vehicles from 2015.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 73 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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