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2016 Subaru WRX repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (26%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 31 repairs.
2016 Subaru WRX repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (8%)
< $100 (92%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Subaru WRX 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| Subaru WRX in Texas, United States Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 | |||
| Jun 201820500 mi | Oil pump was leaking onto exhaust crossmember creating a pungent burning oil smell. Dealer fixed under warranty Leather on steering wheel was wearing off. Dealer replaced steering wheel. | ||
| Subaru WRX in Quebec, Canada Nov 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jan 201811160 mi | Dead battery | ||
| Subaru WRX in California, United States Jun 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Dec 20156000 mi | Rattles from loud SPT exhaust (factory installed) and Harmon-Kardon stereo. Not all rattles were fixed. I will be attempting to fix them myself at a later date (by adjusting clips and adding batting). Small paint chip on the body of the car where the trunk corner meets the body. Only noticed due to forums. There was a TSB for this but my VIN is not included. Pictures submitted to SOA. Awaiting response. | ||
| Mar 20168000 mi | There is power steering chatter during the entire turn radius from right to left. No chatter if turning left to right. | ||
| Jun 201611000 mi | Power steering issue remains unfixed. Dealer is blaming whining from the steering on "worn, abused" tires. It's ridiculous and I have Subaru of America involved. They are having a district engineer come to drive the car. | ||
| Sep 201613000 mi | I have had a whining noise and difficulty steering, both when steering to the left. They replaced the steering rack. | ||
2016 Subaru WRX 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| Subaru WRX in Oregon, United States Jul 2015 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Aug 201617000 mi | TPMS light stays on all the time even though tire pressure is correct. Dealer reset TPMS. TCM update available for the CVT. Dealer was unable to apply. | ||
| Jul 201727000 mi | CEL constantly on, CVT transmission locked in sport mode, cruise control nonfunctional. | ||
2016 Subaru WRX 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| Subaru WRX in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201825000 mi | Battery no longer held charge and was replaced under warranty | ||
| Subaru WRX in Washington, United States Mar 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 201744000 miUS $40 | The serpentine "V" belt broke (appeared that pully had a sharp edge and sliced the belt along the groove. Which caused half of the belt to stay on the pulleys and the half to smack around inside engine bay. | ||
| Jun 2019117 mi | Spun rod bearing on warm start up | ||
| Subaru WRX in New Hampshire, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Oct 20156400 mi | Door pillar exterior has a black tape trim on it. My car's black trim tape came with a slice in it from the factory. It was repaired under warranty in less than 2 hours. | ||
| Subaru WRX in California, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 202136000 miUS $360 | AC began blowing hot air. Dealer diagnosed it as bad O-rings on the AC compressor, and replaced O-rings and recharged freon. | ||
| Subaru WRX in Indiana, United States Dec 2016 - Oct 2018 | |||
| Dec 201714000 mi | Clutch failed on vehicle. Dealer replace clutch on warranty. Seems to be a common issue with these. | ||
| Subaru WRX in Florida, United States Jun 2015 - Nov 2018 | |||
| Sep 201719000 mi | Faulty battery. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201822000 miUS $50 | Changed spark plugs | ||
| Subaru WRX in Maryland, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 20166700 mi | Vacuum leak in the passage from turbocharger to the intake manifold. Some plastic pipe was replaced. | ||
| Nov 201725000 mi | ECM was reprogrammed to prevent battery discharge. TSB ID: 11-174-17R | ||
| Subaru WRX in Texas, United States Sep 2015 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Nov 20151000 mi | Car would not start and stuck on oush button start would not start the car or turn the car off. I had to disconnect the negitive terminal of the battery to get it to reset. | ||
| Subaru WRX in Indiana, United States Feb 2016 - May 2017 | |||
| Jul 20167000 mi | Radio randomly dropped or didn't recognize Bluetooth connection to paired devices. | ||
| Dec 201615000 mi | Rear package shelf was rattling. Dealer replaced under warranty per an existing TSB. Driver seat squeaked when weight transferred rearward. Dealer lubed seat hinge points. Bluetooth intermittently dropping or refusing to connect to mobile device. Streaming audio volume randomly lowers. Issues reported, but could not be replicated by tech. Issue reappeared at delivery and acknowledged by service writer. | ||
| Subaru WRX in Texas, United States Feb 2016 - Oct 2020 | |||
| Apr 20177000 miUS $400 | Rock hit the car on the freeway and cracked front windshield | ||
| Subaru WRX in Kentucky, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201614000 mi | Third brake light enclosure rattled. | ||
| Feb 201730000 mi | Rear deck rattle fixed per tech bulletin. | ||
| Subaru WRX in Colorado, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 20179700 mi | Stuct tower mount was making popping noise when turning at slow speeds.. New strut tower mount was installed. Known TSB issue. | ||
| Subaru WRX in Alabama, United States Jul 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201835000 mi | Battery Died | ||
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