Is the 2018 Subaru WRX a good car?

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Active recalls (2)

The 2018 Subaru Wrx has 2 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Exterior Lighting — Back Up Lights — Switch (campaign 22V522000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

• Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump — Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may …
• Exterior Lighting — Back Up Lights — Switch — Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2021 WRX vehicles. The backup light switch may corrode and become inoperative, which can result in the backup lights not illuminating and the rearview camera im…

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Wrx years to avoid

• 2015 — Reports of clutch issues and oil consumption problems.

5-year cost forecast

• Year 1 (~15,000 mi): $750 — Oil change, Brake inspection
• Year 2 (~30,000 mi):

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  000 — Tire rotation, Cabin air filter replacement
• Year 3 (~45,000 mi):

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  250 — Brake pad replacement, Transmission fluid change
• Year 4 (~60,000 mi):

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  500 — Spark plug replacement, Coolant system flush
• Year 5 (~75,000 mi):

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  800 — Clutch inspection/replacement, Suspension components check

Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.