Subaru Impreza Wrx owners have reported 70 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (64 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights turn off while driving (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The cam carriers for my vehicle are leaking oil. This is an incredible common, seemingly almost guaranteed, issue with these vehicles from Subaru at the 75-90k mile mark. The carrier are dripping oil, so worse than seeping, but not pouring. Read details...
Passenger side headlights went out. I kept getting "headlight disabled" message on dash, with condensation building up on the passenger headlight, but the headlight kept working so I gave it a week and now passenger side is completely out. Read details...
Noticed a strong gasoline odor coming from ventilation system. Outside ambient temperature was -8f. Opened hood and noticed a visible vapor cloud of gasoline. Immediately took to dealer's service department, as I felt that the car was no longer safe to drive. Read details...
Battery drained very quickly. Leaving car undriven for 5 days would result in dead battery. Took into dealership Dec 2019 and they tested the battery, and found that battery was bad!and replaced the battery. Read details...
Tl-the contact owns a 2016 Subaru wrx. The contact stated that the sensors in the vehicle have gone bad. The check engine light comes on and off. The contact stated that the electrical system constantly fails and certain things like the cruise control and computer keep malfunction. Read details...