2018 Subaru WRX Problems, Recalls & Reliability
63 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2018 Subaru WRX, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 21/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Engine leads the reports.
Typical
Where 2018 sits among all WRX years
What owners report
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 37 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 14,500 miles. Half of those reports fall between 6,920 and 24,500 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (2)
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2021 WRX vehicles. The backup light switch may corrode and become inoperative, which can result in the backup lights not illuminating and the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is…
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the backup light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at…
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Fix: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614.…
Technical service bulletins
338 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2018 Subaru WRX. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2018 Subaru WRX reliable?
The 2018 Subaru WRX drew 63 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 21/100, scored against the model's worst year (2002).
What are the most common 2018 Subaru WRX problems?
The top reported problems for the 2018 Subaru WRX are engine (11 complaints), electrical (11), and other (9).
At what mileage do 2018 Subaru WRX problems show up?
Owners most often report 2018 Subaru WRX problems around 14,500 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 6,920 and 24,500 miles.
Does the 2018 Subaru WRX have recalls?
2 recall campaigns apply to the 2018 Subaru WRX. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.