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Subaru Impreza WRX Engine problems by year

19 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Subaru Impreza WRX's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Engine complaints by model year

YearEngine complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest Impreza WRX engine complaints

2014 Subaru Impreza WRXEngine & cooling

I was driving in my car had lost of power n started to make a noise n ALLL that so eather valve spring broke then messed up rod bearings n now to the point I can't drive my vehicle is like to know what to do next

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11663055
2014 Subaru Impreza WRXTransmission & drivetrainBrakesEngine & cooling

While driving on the highway in Denver, the engine stalled - I later learned that a valve spring broke and went through the engine, destroying it. I lost all power - lost braking - but was able to steer the vehicle off to the side of the road. I subsequently learned that about 160,000 Subarus - the same vehicle year, the same model car, the same exact engine - have been recalled by Subaru. However, this car, which suffered the same exact problem was considering "outside the window" of the recall. If I had been on...

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the freeway at a normal rate of speed this could have been a very dangerous accident. My concern is hundreds if not thousands of these cars are still on the road and Subaru is well aware of the problem.

Filed Incident Power train · Service brakes · EngineNHTSA 11529164
2014 Subaru Impreza WRXEngine & cooling

The Vehicle is a Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle ; this has now started to cause the vehicle in warm/hot weather to trigger EVAP codes. This is not fixed by checking gas cap or replacing anything else. I have had the vehicle to the dealership where I was told they dont know why , but ignore it. However living in a state that has inspections every year for tags, this is not possible. This is a well know issue and you can find hundreds of examples online of other people that have had the same problem.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11520068
2014 Subaru Impreza WRXEngine & cooling

While under warranty, took my vehicle to a subaru dealership as I was having problems with the check engine light coming up and having no power. I was told they couldn't replicate the problem. I drove home and on my way home my motor failed and wouldn't start.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11455786
2014 Subaru Impreza WRXElectrical systemEngine & cooling

The engine cooling system failed and put myself and my step-daughter at risk while driving on the freeway. When I got off the freeway, the vehicle stalled and I was unable to move the car. I got a tow to move the car. The electrical system was messing up for the windows and the radio, I was unaware of the other parts of the vehicle it was affecting. I just tolerated it for the time being. When my car overheated, The red warning temperature lights came on, the blue warning lamp that tells the temperature, and the...

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tract warning lamp, as well as the check engine lamp. They did not turn on prior to this. I took the vehicle to John Hine Subaru. The car went from being my most reliable, to this unpredictable incident.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11432549
2014 Subaru Impreza WRXEngine & cooling

I own a 2014 Subaru Impreza WRX which was still under warranty(48xxx miles) I've been having issues with my vehicle where at times it shuts off on me whenever I come to a complete stop. I've taken it to a Subaru dealership multiple times and they always told me "They couldn't replicate the problem or didn't find any issue." I was on my way back home from work when all of a sudden on the freeway the car completely turned off while driving highway speed. I was able to safely pull over on the highway and tried turning...

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the car back on and the check Engine light was on with a flashing cruise control light, I turned it off and had it towed home. I read the code and it came out to be a P0011 and a P0021. I took it to a Subaru dealership that was close to me and was told they couldn't find any problem and I insisted they check the car again and they said they did an inspection of the car and there wasn't any problems. I was on my way to work as I began to accelerate the car stalled I turned the car on thinking I stalled the vehicle but a rattling sound became loudly audible. I checked my oil to see if it was low on oil but the dip stick still showed it had lots of oil. But I believe the engine is damaged. I'm tired of taking it to the dealership and being told there isn't a problem when there's in fact a major problem. I read through a lot of forums and bulletins and a lot of people have been having the same issues and I don't know why there was never a recall to fix the faulty issues these vehicles have which is a horrible engine that is a ticking time bomb. This is a major issue and I believe this needs to be looked into.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11428911
2014 Subaru Impreza WRXSteeringEngine & cooling

2 differt items not sure if interconnected. Drove out of driveway and 3 blocks away the car was shaking violently and could not go more than 5 miles an hour. Was able to turn around and pull into driveway and the car died and would not start. Subarau dealer said it was the Engine Control Module and replaced it for free. There was a recall done on the 2012 Impreza for same problem and mine is a 2014 with only 35,990 miles. Should be a recall for this model year also. This would have been very dangerous if I...

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was on the freeway and I would hate to have it happen to someone else. A week before the car died I was having problems with my key frequently getting stuck in the ignition when it was in park. Had to pull the car in and out of parking spaces and play with steering wheel constantly to release the key. This was happening a lot. When the car was at the dealer for the ECM, I also told them about the key getting stuck. They said the problem was the release switch and replaced the switch guide plate for $564. I saw on line that this also happened with the 2012 Impreza which were recalled for the keys getting stuck in the ignition but they told me I had to pay since there was no recall. Apparently this problem is still continuing with the newer models.

Filed Incident Steering · EngineNHTSA 11420972
2014 Subaru Impreza WRXEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 subaru impreza. The contact stated that while driving, the check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The contact also stated that the air pump inadvertently activated and deactivated while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with a code p0410 (secondary air injection system or fuel pump system) that needed replacement. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The contact stated that a year ago, bloomington...

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subaru, 7801 lyndale ave s, bloomington, mn 55420, informed him that the mass air flow sensor needed to be replaced. The contact stated that he replaced the mass air flow sensor by himself. The contact also mentioned that his vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v738000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11377543
2014 Subaru Impreza WRXEngine & cooling

A los 50.000 Km cambio de aros y recalentamiento de caja ...2016 A los 150.000 Cambio de aros , radiador, etc , 2019 a los 170.000 Cambio junta multiple escape 2020

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11341566
2014 Subaru Impreza WRXEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 subaru impreza. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start up even after replacing the battery. The vehicle was towed to (ciocca subaru 4611 hamilton blvd, allentown, pa 18103 (610) 395-3745) where it was diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine ceased. The engine was dis assembled. The vehicle was towed to faulkner subaru harrisburg 3233 paxton st, harrisburg, pa 17111 (717) 564-4545), where the vehicle had been previously repaired. The contact was notified of a...

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fractured valve spring in cylinder number 3 which caused the engine to cease and caused damage to the cylinder and piston. The technician replaced the cylinder with an updated cam carrier, valve springs, front cover with updated cam shaft sensors due to oil contamination, and the short block assembly. The manufacturer initially offered to pay $5,000 then after negotiations stated they offered to pay everything except for $600. The failure mileage was 77,794.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11302850
2014 Subaru Impreza WRXElectrical systemLightsEngine & cooling

I adujsted steering wheel and tried to start the ignition and no crank, no lights on dash and car windows wont work. This car is well taking care of at subaru dealership only. Please help.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · EngineNHTSA 11252607
2014 Subaru Impreza WRXElectrical systemEngine & cooling

For the third time, while driving the subaru the engine died and all dash lights came on. Car control was difficult. The first two times was on a freeway and the third time was on a major highway. Car was towed to a subaru dealer who determined, that the electrical bulkhead harness was damaged due to rodents chewing electrical wires in the engine compartment resulting in a blown fuse. After three weeks of repair and at a cost of $7173.65 The car was repaired, hopefully. Having the engine simply fail, twice at freeway speeds, was an extraordinarily dangerous experience. I have a detailed repair invoice but no ability to scan it. My insurance claim was done by phone and electronically.

Filed Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11123894
2014 Subaru Impreza WRXEngine & cooling

While driving at highway speed (55mph in california) I heard a loud slapping sound coming from the engine area. The highway was relatively straight. A few minutes later the engine light came on and the car began to slow. I could not give the engine more power by stepping on the accelerator. I put the car in neutral and coasted to the far right shoulder.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11123317
2014 Subaru Impreza WRXEngine & coolingCrash

Had just pulled into driveway and was putting car into park when it suddenly accelerated--revved--and crashed through the wooden garage door and into the poured concrete wall at end of garage, cracking it and moving wall behind it.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11012269
2014 Subaru Impreza WRXEngine & coolingCrash

I experienced sudden extreme acceleration just after I pulled into my driveway. The car suddenly--very rapidly--accelerated and crashed through wooden garage door and into the poured concrete wall at back of garage, cracking the wall and of course totaling the car.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11012263

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