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Reliability Database
Subaru

WRX

Compact Sedan
Best Engine ⚠️ Caution (3.2)
4 Generations
5 Engines Rated
1,083 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
1 recommended 3 caution 1 avoid

Generation Timeline

2002-2007 2nd
1 engine
561 complaints 🔥 4 ☠ 1
4.0L 8-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.4)
→
2008-2014 3rd
0 engines
241 complaints 🔥 1
→
2015-2021 4th
3 engines
239 complaints 🔥 6
2.0L Turbo 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (3.2)
→
2022-2025 5th
1 engine
42 complaints
2.4L 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (3.2)
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