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2010 Subaru WRX Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 12 NHTSA recalls and 1 owner complaint. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Subaru WRX

The 2010 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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Use Caution — 2010 Subaru WRX

The 2010 Subaru WRX has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

12
NHTSA Recalls
12 recalls on record
1
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2010 Subaru WRX (12)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Subaru dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V149000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V009000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V008000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V007000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V002000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V001000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V003000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V297000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V012000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V013000

Showing 10 of 12 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2010 Subaru WRX

Based on 1 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Structure
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Subaru WRX — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2010 model year is highlighted.

2010 1 complaints 2011 4 complaints 2012 2 complaints 2013 7 complaints 2014 6 complaints

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2011, 2012 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2010 Subaru WRX

Is the 2010 Subaru WRX reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2010 Subaru WRX has 12 recalls and 1 owner complaint. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2010 Subaru WRX have?
The 2010 Subaru WRX has 12 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Subaru WRX?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2010 Subaru WRX are: Structure. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2010 Subaru WRX safe to buy?
The 2010 Subaru WRX has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 12 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Subaru WRX should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Subaru WRX are: 2010, 2011, 2012. These show the lowest complaint rates.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.