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2011 Subaru WRX Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 11 NHTSA recalls and 4 owner complaints. 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 2011 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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Use Caution — 2011 Subaru WRX

The 2011 Subaru WRX has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

11
NHTSA Recalls
11 recalls on record
4
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2011 Subaru WRX (11)

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 #19V007000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V008000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V003000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V002000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V001000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V297000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V012000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V311000

Showing 10 of 11 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2011 Subaru WRX

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
1
Power Train
1
Unknown Or Other
1
Service Brakes
1
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Subaru WRX — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2011 model year is highlighted.

2010 1 complaints 2011 4 complaints 2012 2 complaints 2013 7 complaints 2014 6 complaints 2015 52 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2015 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2011 Subaru WRX

Is the 2011 Subaru WRX reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2011 Subaru WRX has 11 recalls and 4 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2011 Subaru WRX have?
The 2011 Subaru WRX has 11 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 2011 Subaru WRX?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2011 Subaru WRX are: Engine, Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2011 Subaru WRX safe to buy?
The 2011 Subaru WRX has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 11 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. Years to avoid: 2015.
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.