general problems of the 2016 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Eight problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2016 Subaru Impreza Wrx. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Subaru Impreza Wrx based on all problems reported for the 2016 Impreza Wrx.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/22/2023

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. . Read more...

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/30/2022

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.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/11/2022

The seconary air injection pump stayed on for days. Burnt a hole in the side, relay possibly damaged, and now setting off other components and computers.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/07/2022

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.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/20/2022

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.

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/20/2022

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.

7 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/17/2021

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.

8 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/30/2019

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


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