5.8

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,767 miles

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2016 Subaru WRX electrical problems

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2016 Subaru WRX Owner Comments

problem #9

Feb 222023

WRX 4-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I have faulty rear lights and a faulty rear view camera. According to MotorSafety.org there is currently a recall for this exact issue for WRX-??s from 2015-2021. https://www.motorsafety.org/subaru-recalls-wrx-cars-over-faulty-rear-lights-rearview-camera-issue/

- Westlake, OH, USA

problem #8

Dec 302022

WRX

  • miles
recurring battery drain, which has happened before. subaru dealer replaced the battery for the same reason less than 2 years ago. now it needs it again. car is inoperable as is.

- New York, NY, USA

problem #7

Feb 072022

WRX

  • miles
ABS, cruise control, and other driving assistance features are disabled while driving at night. I checked for recalls on Subaru WRXs and noticed a recall was issued for the same problems on 2011-2015 models. My vehicle is a 2016 model and demonstrates all the same failures observed from the recall of the 2011-2015 models.

- Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA

problem #6

Jan 202022

WRX

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Several batteries that have died prematurely, last one only 2 months since last use. Vehicle has refused to start on several occasions, despite the battery being okay. Suspect issues with controller area network.

- Penn Valley, PA, USA

problem #5

Jan 202022

WRX

  • miles
The battery on my 2016 Subaru WRX has drained - twice - while parked for a week or less. This has occurred before and after replacing the battery at the dealership. Both times the battery was recharged by AAA and driven for 30-45 minutes to bring the battery back to full charge.

- Boston, MA, USA

problem #4

Dec 172021

WRX

  • miles
2016 WRX drains its battery while the vehicle is turned off. After 3 days of being outside in 20-40 degree Fahrenheit weather, the battery was completely flat and would not start. This has happened 2 winters in a row now.

- Ogden, UT, USA

problem #3

Jan 302019

WRX

  • 50,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Recall clutch change brakes electrical and emissions seem to be failing tucson, AZ Subaru palm springs, ca Subaru in motion systems systems failure

- Rialto, CA, USA

problem #2

May 082018

WRX

  • 36,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Subaru WRX. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated and the cruise control failed to function. The vehicle was taken to Subaru of jacksonville (10800 atlantic blvd, jacksonville, fl 32225) for the failures at least three times and the electrical system was serviced, but the failures persisted. The dealer stated that the sensor failure was due to a faulty computer system that needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed. The failure mileage was 36,000.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #1

Mar 212018

WRX

  • 46,900 miles
Passenger side headlights went out. I kept getting "headlight disabled" message on dash, with condensation building up on the passenger headlight, but the headlight kept working so I gave it a week and now passenger side is completely out. I took it to Subaru and they said they will replace the bulb. After taking my car in to replace the bulb, they realized my car requires a full replacement of the headlight. It's only been two years and it costs $840 for the headlight and $1000+ with labor just to fix a low beam. I have extended warranty complete package and it wasn't covered. There is a bad seal and a bad design in these models. Two year old car shouldn't be having these kind of issues.

- St Paul, MN, USA

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