2016 Subaru WRX electrical system problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2016 Subaru WRX — 32% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The Seconary Air Injection pump stayed on for days. Burnt a hole in the side, relay possibly damaged, and now setting off other components and computers.”
filed Aug 27, 2024
“I have faulty rear lights and a faulty rear view camera. According to MotorSafety.org there is currently a recall for this exact issue for WRX’s from 2015-2021. https://www.motorsafety.org/subaru-recalls-wrx-cars-over-faulty-rear-lights-rearview-camera-issue/”
filed Feb 22, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other WRX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 WRX | 3 | 12% |
| 2019 WRX | 14 | 47% |
| 2018 WRX | 10 | 24% |
| 2017 WRX | 14 | 26% |
| 2015 WRX | 6 | 12% |
| 2008 WRX | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 WRX | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 WRX | 3 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 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.