Last updated: 2026-04-20

2024 Subaru WRX
RELIABILITY SCORE: 78/100 (GOOD)

2024 Subaru WRX Reliability Report

The 2024 Subaru WRX scores 78/100 ("Good"). With 0 recalls and 13 owner complaints, reliability is acceptable but not class-leading.

Recalls

0

Complaints

13

Complaint Rate

7per 10,000 sold

Est. Repair Cost

$682

Annual Fuel Cost

$3,150–$3,300

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint Severity71/100

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs70/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact100/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue Diversity79/100

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Consider

Acceptable reliability — worth considering with a pre-purchase inspection.

Top Issues to Watch

  • POWER TRAIN (2)
  • STRUCTURE (1)
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (1)

Should You Buy the 2024 Subaru WRX?

At 78/100, the 2024 Subaru WRX lands in "Good" territory — acceptable, but not class-leading.

Its complaint rate of 7 per 10,000 vehicles sold runs above the Sedan segment average of 5.4. The most common reports involve unknown or other (6).

Get a pre-purchase inspection on any used example, with extra attention to unknown or other (6). An extended warranty is worth pricing out.

Compared to the 2025 Subaru WRX, which scored 1 points lower. See also the 2023 Subaru WRX for an earlier comparison.

Pros

  • +Acceptable reliability score
  • +Infrequent unscheduled repairs
  • +Low major repair risk (14%)
  • +No recalls issued

Cons

  • Above-average repair costs for its class
  • Above-average complaint rate for Sedan
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER issues reported (6 complaints)

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Common Problem Categories

Other

HIGH RISK
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER (6)
  • POWER TRAIN (2)

See detailed breakdown by component ↓

Recall Overview

0

recalls on record

No recalls are on record for the 2024 Subaru WRX — uncommon, and a strong signal of manufacturing quality.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

7

per 10,000 sold

Segment avg: 5.4

LowAvgHigh
Low

Safety Incidents

0

Crashes

0

Fires

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

NHTSA 5/5 Stars

Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.

VIN History Report

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  • Accidents
  • Open Recalls
  • Title History
  • Odometer Rollback

2024 Subaru WRX NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall Safety Rating

Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5
Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

Gas Powertrain

Driver: 5/5Passenger: 5/5

Rollover risk: 9.0%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Advanced Belt Feature (Not Available)Seat Belt Pretensioners (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Seat Belt Load Limiters (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage (Driver, Front Passenger)Seat Belt Reminder System (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Head Protection (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Torso and/or Pelvis Protection (Driver, Front Passenger)Knee (Driver)Additional Air Bags (n/a)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Yes)LATCH Locations (2nd row)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) (Standard)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)
View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

Subaru WRXRepair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

3.5Maintenance rating: 3.5 out of 5

Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.

Est. Annual Maintenance

$682

vs $526 avg for compact cars

vs $652 avg for all vehicles

Repair Frequency

0.3

unscheduled repair visits per year

Severe Repair Probability

14%

chance of a major repair

Annual Cost Comparison

WRX
$682
Category Avg
$526
All Vehicles
$652

Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.

MPG & Annual Running Costs

Gas

21–22 MPG

Running cost: $3,850–$4,000/yr

Fuel + repair

18–19 city / 25–26 hwy MPG

Running cost includes EPA fuel-cost estimate and independent repair-cost data (repair cost estimated at model level). Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2024 EPA label cycle.

Gas trims
TrimDriveTrans.CityHwyCombFuel Cost
WRX 2.4L 4-cylAll-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd192622$3,150
WRX 2.4L 4-cylAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S8)182521$3,300

Used Buying Checklist

Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2024 Subaru WRX.

  • Check for excessive oil consumption by inspecting oil levels

  • Test infotainment system for SiriusXM ad interruptions while driving

  • Inspect manual transmission for gear engagement issues, especially 3rd gear

  • Verify side skirts are securely attached and not prone to detachment

  • Test forward collision avoidance system for unexpected braking

2024 Subaru WRX Common Problems by Component

13 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.

6
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER (6)POWER TRAIN (2)STRUCTURE (1)FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (1)VISIBILITY (1)ENGINE (1)SERVICE BRAKES (1)

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

6 complaints

Owners report that the 2024 Subaru WRX's infotainment system displays full-screen SiriusXM advertisements while driving, taking over the entire screen and requiring manual dismissal to regain access to controls. Complaints frequently mention that this occurs at various speeds and in different driving conditions, posing a distraction by diverting attention from the road. Multiple owners describe being unable to access crucial functions like navigation and climate control until the ad is closed. There are no reports of crashes or injuries, but the sudden appearance of these ads is described as a significant distraction, particularly in adverse weather or high-traffic situations. Buyers should be aware of this issue, as it could impact driving focus and access to vehicle controls.

6 complaints total

POWER TRAIN

2 complaints

Owners report issues with the manual transmission of the 2024 Subaru WRX, specifically related to gear engagement. Complaints frequently mention the shifter bypassing the 6th gear detent and moving towards reverse, posing a potential safety hazard at high speeds. Additionally, multiple owners describe catastrophic failure of the 3rd gear, characterized by a loss of power and a gravel-like noise, with no prior warning signs. These incidents occur around the 15,000-mile mark and involve warranty denial disputes, often linked to aftermarket modifications. Safety implications include potential loss of vehicle control and drivetrain damage during high-speed driving.

2 complaints total

STRUCTURE

1 complaint
2025-12-17

The component failing is the side skirts or, as officially described in the Subaru parts diagram, the „Side Spoiler“. It can also be found as part numbers 96051, and 96051A. It can be easily visually inspected. This puts others at risk because it may end up dragging on the road, or falling off entirely which poses a major safety risk to other drivers because it is a piece of plastic nearly the length of the entire wheelbase. After talking with other owners, they have had the same issue, and in my case I had the issue a few months after purchasing the car. Then when the rear of the car was replaced and fixed due to an accident, they fixed this issue, but it came back a month after being repaired. I do not know if it has been inspected by Subaru or police or insurance, but they may see it as a recurring issue. There were know warning lamps or messages. I only noticed when inspecting my car before use or while washing it.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (1 complaints)

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint
2025-09-26

I understand that every manufacturer is racing to get these vehicles autonomous or something similar to it and I can fully appreciate a world that would be as I'm sick of distracted drivers as it is these days and the police's complicity or the lack of enforcement doesn't help. That said, the pre-collision system in Subaru needs a bit of an overhaul or an option to shut it off permanently and not every single time we start the vehicle. There were two separate instances where the collision warning picked up "something" that caused it to brake unexpectedly and hard causing ABS to trigger and everything getting thrown off the seats. I have no idea what even caused it. One other instance is when the vehicle in front of me suddenly braked unexpectedly. Seeing as I do not tailgate, I had plenty of time to move over to the other lane. In the process of this, the car detected the braking vehicle in front and just slammed the pre-collision brakes on me causing all sorts of panic for myself and every driver around me. The car tried to stop on the parkway at 55 mph because I wanted to merge left (and had plenty of space to do so) whereas the car just wanted to stop. The lane I was merging to didn't have anyone so it was fine but the person behind me probably freaked out a bit. Subaru needs to give us the ability to adjust the sensativity of these systems or just the ability to turn them off permanently. I love this car and love the brand but I feel they could do better. I'd like to say these manufacturers need to stop trying to baby and coddle us but when I see the drivers these days, I can understand where they are coming from.

VISIBILITY (1 complaints)

VISIBILITY

1 complaint
2025-02-08

The Drivers side mirror (LEFT) When sitting still is distorted and wavy if you look around in the mirror. It makes the earth bend or any objects in the mirror bend, the best way to put it when driving or sitting still it looks like a funhouse mirror. And once at about 40 MPH the Same mirror also vibrates while driving. The retailer I choose has replaced the mirror glass twice and the mirror housing once, it had done nothing to fix it.

ENGINE (1 complaints)

ENGINE

1 complaint
2025-03-22

Driving my car as any person would, at the 3519 mile mark on the odometer the engine low oil light came on, it took (1.5Q) of oil to top it off. This is a brand new car no one buys a new car to add oil to it, then to get told by the dealership that it’s normal for up to (2Q) of oil to be added because it’s the only AWD boxer, but yet the 24 crosstreks have boxers and doesn’t burn oil?????

SERVICE BRAKES (1 complaints)

SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint
2025-01-03

The contact owns a 2024 Subaru WRX. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the ABS did not function as intended. The contact stated that while merging into another lane, the ABS independently activated, and the vehicle independently stopped. Additionally, the contact stated that due to the failure, the vehicle was almost rear-ended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150.

When Do 2024 Subaru WRX Problems Start?

Based on owner complaint patterns, here's when common issues tend to appear.

15,000 milesTransmission shudder

Best & Worst Subaru WRX Years

Comprehensive reliability analysis based on NHTSA data, owner complaints, and historical performance.

Best Subaru WRX Years to Buy

The best Subaru WRX year is 2026 with a reliability score of 81/100, rated excellent. Other strong picks include 2024 (78/100) and 2025 (77/100).

Subaru WRX Years to Avoid

No Subaru WRX years are statistical outliers in our data.

All model years score consistently well. The Subaru WRX maintains one of the highest industry standards for long-term durability across its entire production span.

Subaru WRX Reliability Score Trend

Subaru WRX reliability has remained consistent across model years, averaging 75/100.

Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

Subaru WRX reliability scores by year
YearScoreRating
201871/100Good
201972/100Good
202075/100Good
202175/100Good
202273/100Good
202375/100Good
202478/100Good
202577/100Good
202681/100Excellent

Subaru WRX Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
YearScorevs Prior YearRatingRecallsComplaints
202681/100+4Excellent00
202577/100-1Good01
2024(selected)78/100+3Good013
202375/100+2Good16
202273/100-2Good123
202175/1000Good112
202075/100+3Good117
201972/100+1Good227
201871/100Good240

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2024 Subaru WRX reliable?
The 2024 Subaru WRX has a "Good" reliability rating with a score of 78/100. It is reasonably reliable with 0 recalls and 13 owner complaints, though some issues have been reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Subaru WRX?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2024 Subaru WRX include: UNKNOWN OR OTHER (6 complaints), POWER TRAIN (2 complaints), STRUCTURE (1 complaints), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (1 complaints), VISIBILITY (1 complaints). These issues were identified from owner complaints analyzed by Auto Reliability Index.
How many recalls does the 2024 Subaru WRX have?
The 2024 Subaru WRX has no recalls on record, which is a positive indicator.
Is the 2024 Subaru WRX expensive to maintain?
The 2024 Subaru WRX has estimated annual repair costs of $682/year, which is $156 more than the compact cars average of $526. With a reliability score of 78/100, some repairs may be needed, but overall ownership costs are manageable.

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How We Calculate Reliability Scores

Auto Reliability Index scores are calculated on a 0–100 scale using a weighted formula that combines multiple public data sources. Each factor is weighted based on its predictive value for real-world ownership experience.

Key Ranking Factors

1

Complaint Severity

NHTSA owner complaints weighted by component category (e.g., powertrain, safety systems, electronics, cosmetic) — safety-critical issues carry more weight than cosmetic ones. Adjusted for sales volume so high-volume models aren't unfairly penalized.

2

Repair Costs

Independent reliability ratings based on repair frequency, average repair costs, and severity of typical repairs for each model.

3

Recall Impact

Number of NHTSA recalls weighted by severity. “Stop driving” and fire-risk recalls are penalized more heavily than minor software or labeling recalls.

4

Issue Diversity

Measures how many major vehicle systems (engine, transmission, electrical, braking, etc.) have recorded complaints. A vehicle with issues spread across many systems may indicate systemic quality issues.

Scores are grouped into four tiers:

  • 80–100: Excellent— Top-tier reliability, minimal issues
  • 60–79: Good— Reliable with some minor concerns
  • 40–59: Mixed— Notable issues, research before buying
  • 0–39: Risky— Significant problems, proceed with caution

Data is sourced from NHTSA recall records, owner complaint filings, and independent repair databases. Scores are recalculated as new data becomes available. While the weighting model is proprietary, all underlying data sources are public and traceable.

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