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Subaru WRX repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (9%)

Chart based on 159 repairs.
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Subaru WRX other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (92%)

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Chart based on 13 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 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD

7000 mi

US $400
Rock hit the car on the freeway and cracked front windshield 

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2015 Subaru WRX 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD

1000 mi TSB repair for gas tank door not opening. 
2000 mi Gas door not opening, parts for TSB ordered. 
2700 mi TSB performed to replace fuel door 
8600 mi Fuel door was not opening properly. it was fix by a second TSB for this problem. 

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2015 Subaru WRX 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD

6500 mi Rear seat was loose and was replaced under warranty. 
16000 mi Windshield washer reservoir not connected properly. Reseated and seems fine. 
18000 mi Went back in to fix windshield fluid reservoir that came apart. Was missing mounting screw. Came apart again. 

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2015 Subaru WRX 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD

5000 mi Fuel door sticking. Dealer greased the parts to make it work for now and is ordering a new fuel door assembly per internal Subaru TSB. 
9000 mi Fuel door was replaced due to previous sticking issue. 
35130 mi The driver's seat height adjustment was loose and sloppy since I had owned the car and I had notified Subaru of it a couple of years earlier. Subaru fully replaced seat bottom under warranty. 
6000 mi Fuel door gets stuck Gas door hinge replaced 
11160 mi Fuel door becomes stuck and will not release. Needs to be pried open. New hinge on order. 
11000 mi Gas door sticking. TSB released for fix. 

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