2022 Subaru WRX problems and complaints
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Subaru WRX. The most-reported areas: Engine (15), Unknown Or Other (5), Power Train (4).
Key takeaways
- 25 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 15 | 60% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 20% |
| Power Train | 4 | 16% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 12% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 8% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 8% |
| Structure | 1 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-07-10
The car has randomly on multiple occasions failed to accelerate then jump forward hitting the rev limiter. This has happened while merging back into traffic including 55 mph roads creating concern for being rear ended and also concerns for hitting vehicles in front when the car jumps forward as there is no control over...
Air Bags,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-05-05
My car was recently in a high speed crash with a curb. The axle broke immediately and no airbags deployed followed my the entire engine compartment catching fire.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-04-06
Complaint Summary: I am filing a complaint regarding a potentially defective A/C compressor that is producing abnormal noise and may indicate premature failure. Description of Issue: My vehicle’s A/C compressor produces a loud, rhythmic “chugging” or knocking noise at idle when the A/C system is off. The noise is exce...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.