2015 Subaru WRX power train problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2015 Subaru WRX — 35% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2015 Subaru WRX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed failures with the drive belt, front drive axles…”
filed Dec 20, 2023
“I first noticed the car engine began making a loud ticking sound and significantly lost power as I exited the freeway heading toward my home after work. After towing the vehicle to the Subaru dealership, they tore apart the engine and found a connecting rod bearing had failed. It had slid out…”
filed Nov 17, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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Power Train problems in other WRX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 WRX | 4 | 16% |
| 2019 WRX | 2 | 7% |
| 2018 WRX | 6 | 14% |
| 2017 WRX | 11 | 21% |
| 2016 WRX | 4 | 13% |
| 2009 WRX | 33 | 80% |
| 2008 WRX | 48 | 74% |
| 2004 WRX | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 WRX | 4 | 7% |
| 2002 WRX | 16 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Subaru WRX
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.