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Subaru WRX power train problems by year

147 NHTSA owner complaints name the power train across 11 WRX model years. The most reported year is 2008 with 48 reports.

YearPower Train reportsShare
2022 WRX416%
2019 WRX27%
2018 WRX614%
2017 WRX1121%
2016 WRX413%
2015 WRX1835%
2009 WRX3380%
2008 WRX4874%
2004 WRX12%
2003 WRX47%
2002 WRX164%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the power train. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.