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2016 Subaru WRX Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Subaru WRX has 4 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Subaru WRX

Electrical
10Engine
8Other
6Powertrain
4

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 27, 2023POWER TRAINWhile driving, the clutch became stiff and unusable. Ultimately the car could not be shifted result...
Dec 16, 2016POWER TRAINMY COMPLAINT PERTAINS TO MY 2016 SUBARU WRX CLUTCH. THE CLUTCH STOPPED WORKING AFTER APPROXIMATELY ...
Mar 30, 2016POWER TRAININ MY 2016 SUBARU WRX I HAVE HAD THE CONSISTENT PROBLEM OF GETTING IT FROM NEUTRAL INTO 1ST GEAR. ...
Dec 8, 2015POWER TRAINI STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CLUTCH/TRANSMISSION IN MY 2016 WRX AT 580 MILES. I WAS EXITING A ...

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