Subaru WRX
The 2026 Subaru WRX offers engaging all-wheel-drive performance, but its newness means long-term durability is an unknown.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 25 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.41 | 11.2 |
| 2025 | 18 | 25 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.41 | 11.2 |
| 2024 | 18 | 25 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.41 | 11.2 |
| 2023 | 19 | 25 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.41 | 11.2 |
| 2022 | 19 | 25 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.41 | 11.2 |
| 2021 | 16 | 22 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.69 | 13.07 |
| 2020 | 16 | 22 | 19 | 14.7 | 10.69 | 12.38 |
| 2019 | 17 | 22 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.69 | 12.38 |
| 2018 | 17 | 22 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.69 | 12.38 |
| 2017 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.23 | 12.38 |
| 2016 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.23 | 12.38 |
| 2015 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.23 | 12.38 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | sedan | 4 | 2.4 | Premium | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.4, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2025 | sedan | 4 | 2.4 | Premium | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.4, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2024 | sedan | 4 | 2.4 | Premium | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.4, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2023 | sedan | 4 | 2.4 | Premium | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.4, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2022 | sedan | 4 | 2.4 | Premium | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.4, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2021 | sedan | 4 | 2.5 | Premium | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.5, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2020 | sedan | 4 | 2.5 | Premium | Manual/Standard | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.5, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2019 | sedan | 4 | 2.5 | Premium | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.5, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2018 | sedan | 4 | 2.5 | Premium | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.5, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2017 | sedan | 4 | 2.5 | Premium | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.5, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2016 | sedan | 4 | 2.5 | Premium | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.5, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2015 | sedan | 4 | 2.5 | Premium | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.5, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2014 | sedan | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | pricing | Trim | Base price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | Trim: tS | tS | — | — |
| 2024 | Trim: Premium | Premium | — | — |
| 2023 | Trim: Premium | Premium | — | — |
| 2022 | Trim: Limited | Limited | — | — |
| 2021 | Base price: $27,495, Trim: STI Base+W+KA, Note: HD Radio, Bluetooth, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | STI Base+W+KA | $27,495 | HD Radio, Bluetooth, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | Base price: $41,395, Trim: WRX mid+L+BSD+M/R | WRX mid+L+BSD+M/R | $41,395 | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | Base price: $35,195, Trim: STI Limited + MR + KA + NAVI(H/K) + BSD + Lip Spoiler | STI Limited + MR + KA + NAVI(H/K) + BSD + Lip Spoiler | $35,195 | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | GVWR | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Turbo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Standard | 2 | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 354 | 12.5 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) | Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) | Standard | 2 | Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) | Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | 354 | 12.5 | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Standard | — | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 108.1, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 108.1 | 19 | 19 | — |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Turbo: Yes, GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 104.3 | — | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 104.3 | — | — | Yes |
| 2019 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 104.3, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 104.3 | 17 | 17 | — |
| 2018 | — | 4 | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | 460 | 16.2 | Keyless ignition: Optional, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 104.3, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Optional | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 104.3 | 17 | 17 | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | tpms | pedestrianAeb | laneCenteringAssist | rearAeb | parkAssist | nhtsaSafetyRatings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2026 SUBARU WRX 4 DR N/A AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2026 SUBARU WRX 4 DR N/A AWD |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2025 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2025 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2024 SUBARU WRX 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2024 SUBARU WRX 4 DR AWD |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2023 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | optional | standard | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2023 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2022 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2022 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2021 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2021 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2020 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2020 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | 2019 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | standard | — | optional | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | Rated vehicle: 2019 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | 2018 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | Rated vehicle: 2018 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | 2017 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | Rated vehicle: 2017 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | 2016 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | Rated vehicle: 2016 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | 2015 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | Rated vehicle: 2015 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Subaru WRX offers engaging all-wheel-drive performance, but its newness means long-term durability is an unknown.
2025
The 2025 Subaru WRX offers a compelling blend of performance and all-weather capability, but used buyers should prioritize a thorough inspection of the infotainment system due to a documented distraction issue.
2024
The 2024 Subaru WRX offers a compelling blend of performance and all-weather capability, but used buyers should be aware of potential infotainment distractions and monitor engine oil levels closely.
2023
The 2023 Subaru WRX offers engaging performance but demands careful pre-purchase inspection due to documented engine lubrication and suspension concerns.
2022
The 2022 Subaru WRX offers engaging all-wheel-drive performance but carries significant ownership risk due to documented engine failure concerns.
2021
The 2021 Subaru WRX offers engaging performance, but potential buyers must be aware of significant powertrain and engine concerns that impact its overall reliability.
2020
The 2020 Subaru WRX offers engaging performance but demands careful pre-purchase inspection due to documented issues with its **brake system** and **electrical system**.
2019
The 2019 Subaru WRX offers engaging performance but carries a below-average reliability verdict.
2018
The 2018 Subaru WRX offers engaging performance but is hampered by a below-average reliability verdict.
2017
The 2017 Subaru WRX is a performance-oriented car that demands careful consideration for used buyers due to its below-average reliability verdict, primarily stemming from significant powertrain and steering concerns.
2016
The 2016 Subaru WRX is a performance-oriented sedan that demands careful consideration for used car buyers due to its below-average reliability, primarily stemming from documented issues with its **powertrain** and **electrical systems**.
2015
The 2015 Subaru WRX is a performance-oriented car with a below-average reliability rating, primarily due to significant powertrain and engine concerns.
2014
The 2014 Subaru WRX offers engaging performance but demands careful consideration due to its below-average reliability.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Subaru WRX?
Carfocal currently has 13 published WRX reports, covering 2014 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Subaru WRX offers engaging all-wheel-drive performance, but its newness means long-term durability is an unknown.
Published year coverage: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Subaru WRX reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Subaru WRX. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 subaru wrx offers engaging all-wheel-drive performance, but its newness means long-term durability is an unknown. and the 2026 subaru wrx holds its value well due to its performance-oriented nature and subaru's loyal following. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
13 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Subaru WRX?
Across Carfocal's published WRX guides, recurring problem areas include Brake Pads and Rotors, Battery, and Tires. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Brake Pads and Rotors, Battery, and Tires.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 13
- Years tracked
- 13
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints