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2003 Subaru WRX Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Subaru WRX has 4 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Subaru WRX

Brakes
20
Fuel System
16
Other
5
Powertrain
4
Engine
3
Visibility
3

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 7, 2005POWER TRAINTHE DRIVER WAS SHIFTING TO SECOND GEAR WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN HE HEARD A POP, AND WAS UNABLE TO CHANGE...
Jan 19, 2004POWER TRAINI HAVE A 2003 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STATION WAGON WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE INCIDENT ON JANU...
Aug 10, 2003POWER TRAINI OWN A 2003 SUBARU WRX SEDAN WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND QUITE OFTEN WHEN SHIFTING GEARS 2ND,3RD...
Jan 1, 1970POWER TRAINWHILE ACCELERATING VEHICLE STARTED MAKING LOUD NOISE AND WOULD NOT GAIN ANY SPEED. VEHICLE WAS SERVI...

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