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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.
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2016 Subaru WRX repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (92%)

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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 2018

20500 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 2018

11160 mi
Dead battery 
Subaru WRX in California, United States
Jun 2015 - Sep 2018
Dec 2015

6000 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 2016

8000 mi
There is power steering chatter during the entire turn radius from right to left. No chatter if turning left to right. 
Jun 2016

11000 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 2016

13000 mi
I have had a whining noise and difficulty steering, both when steering to the left. They replaced the steering rack. 

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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 2016

17000 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 2017

27000 mi
CEL constantly on, CVT transmission locked in sport mode, cruise control nonfunctional. 

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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 2018

25000 mi
Battery no longer held charge and was replaced under warranty 
Subaru WRX in Washington, United States
Mar 2017 - Jan 2022
May 2017

44000 mi

US $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 2019

117 mi
Spun rod bearing on warm start up 
Subaru WRX in New Hampshire, United States
Nov 2015 - Dec 2018
Oct 2015

6400 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 2021

36000 mi

US $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 2017

14000 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 2017

19000 mi
Faulty battery. Replaced under warranty. 
Jul 2018

22000 mi

US $50
Changed spark plugs 
Subaru WRX in Maryland, United States
Sep 2015 - Jun 2018
May 2016

6700 mi
Vacuum leak in the passage from turbocharger to the intake manifold. Some plastic pipe was replaced. 
Nov 2017

25000 mi
ECM was reprogrammed to prevent battery discharge. TSB ID: 11-174-17R 
Subaru WRX in Texas, United States
Sep 2015 - Jan 2017
Nov 2015

1000 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 2016

7000 mi
Radio randomly dropped or didn't recognize Bluetooth connection to paired devices. 
Dec 2016

15000 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 2017

7000 mi

US $400
Rock hit the car on the freeway and cracked front windshield 
Subaru WRX in Kentucky, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2022
Feb 2016

14000 mi
Third brake light enclosure rattled. 
Feb 2017

30000 mi
Rear deck rattle fixed per tech bulletin. 
Subaru WRX in Colorado, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
Aug 2017

9700 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 2018

35000 mi
Battery Died 

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