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Subaru WRX: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2025 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2021 (95/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.
2 complaints · 0 recalls
13 complaints · 0 recalls
7 complaints · 1 recalls
24 complaints · 1 recalls
13 complaints · 1 recalls
17 complaints · 1 recalls
30 complaints · 2 recalls
42 complaints · 2 recalls
53 complaints · 1 recalls
34 complaints · 3 recalls
52 complaints · 3 recalls
6 complaints · 10 recalls
7 complaints · 11 recalls
2 complaints · 12 recalls
4 complaints · 11 recalls
Zeroing in on the 2021?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2021 Subaru WRX’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
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