Outback 2000–present
Full ownership guide
The do-everything wagon
Problems
13
Recalls
14
Repair jobs
20
Subaru Models — Problems & Recall Index
Every Subaru sold in the US, with the data that actually matters before you buy or budget for repairs: documented problems by generation, open NHTSA recalls, and average repair costs. Coverage is updated as records are verified.
72 documented problems32 tracked recalls37 repair-cost references
Subarus currently sold new in the US. Open a model to browse generation-by-generation problems, recalls, and repair costs.
Forester 1998–present
Full ownership guide
Compact SUV icon
Problems
10(1 critical)
Recalls
7
Repair jobs
20
Crosstrek 2013–present
Problem database available
Adventure-ready hatch
Problems
11
Recalls
3
Repair jobs
8
Ascent 2019–present
Problem database available
Family three-row
Problems
6(1 critical)
Recalls
6
Repair jobs
10
Impreza 1993–present
Problem database available
The everyday Subaru
Problems
7(1 critical)
Recalls
4
Repair jobs
17
WRX 2002–present
Full ownership guidePerformance
Rally-bred performance
Problems
13(5 critical)
Recalls
3
Repair jobs
7
BRZ 2013–present
Problem database availablePerformance
Lightweight RWD sports car
Problems
4(2 critical)
Recalls
2
Repair jobs
2
Solterra 2023–present
Basic model overview
All-electric SUV
Problems
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Coverage still being researched
Recalls
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Check NHTSA by VIN
Repair jobs
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Recently updated critical & major issues
All problems →FORESTER · 2004-2013critical
Forester XT Turbo Failure — Banjo Bolt Filter Clog to Full Turbo Destruction (2004-2013)
The clogged turbo-oil-feed banjo bolt filter starves the turbocharger of oil. Caught early it's a $120 bolt service; ignored, it takes out the turbo and often the engine.
Repair: $120–$6,000
WRX · 2004-2021critical
EJ257 Rod Bearing Failure & STI Rod Knock (2004-2021)
From cracked oil pickup tubes and low oil pressure to full spun-bearing engine destruction — the EJ257 STI's most infamous failure, covering both early warning stage and full failure stage.
Repair: $400–$12,000
IMPREZA · 2017-2020major
Impreza Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure
Pump impeller cracks, causing no-start or stalling.
Repair: $0–$900
ASCENT · 2019-2020major
Ascent Side Mirror Detaches
Adhesive holding mirror glass to backing fails at temperature extremes.
Repair: $0–$200
WRX · 2008-2014major
WRX Rear Subframe Rust
Rust-belt subframes corrode; structural integrity loss.
Repair: $1,200–$2,800
IMPREZA · 2017-2022major
Impreza CVT Shudder
Same TC shudder pattern as Legacy/Outback CVTs.
Repair: $250–$4,200
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NHTSA campaign numbers, affected VINs, dealer remedy status. Search by model year before you sign anything.
Repair cost database
Parts + labor breakdowns, OEM part numbers, and save-money tips for every common Subaru repair.