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2018 Subaru WRX Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Subaru WRX has 6 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Subaru WRX

Electrical
8
Engine
8
Steering
7
Powertrain
6
Other
5
Visibility
3

6

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 17, 2025POWER TRAINWhen accelerating from a stop, the car is having trouble accelerating despite having the accelerator...
Feb 10, 2023POWER TRAINThe transmission began leaking fluid and has experienced slippage while driving. I took the vehicle ...
Feb 20, 2020POWER TRAINDEFECTIVE THROW-OUT BEARING AND FORK IN THE SIX SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY BURNING THE CLU...
Feb 20, 2020POWER TRAINDEFECTIVE OEM THROW-OUT BEARING AND FORK IN THE SIX SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY BURNING THE...
Mar 26, 2019POWER TRAINWHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING. TOOK TO DEALER UNDER WARRANTY AND DENIED CLAIM.
May 30, 2018POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTHIS ISSUE OCCURS ON ACCELERATION , MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN MERGING ONTO FREEWAY FROM ON RAMP 1/2 THROT...

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