Service Brakes Problems of Subaru Impreza Wrx

Subaru Impreza Wrx owners have reported 141 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 16 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake electric antilock (53 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (44 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Subaru Impreza Wrx

The Brake Electric Antilock problem

Driving during very light rain in left lane about 30 mph, car in front (about 2-3 car-lengths ahead) starts braking. I pressed the brakes and abs came on without any reason, the car did not slow down almost at all, forcing me to switch the lane quickly to the right.   Read details...

The Service Brakes problem

The contact owns a 2024 Subaru wrx. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the abs did not function as intended. The contact stated that while merging into another lane, the abs independently activated, and the vehicle independently stopped.   Read details...

The Brakes Failed problem

Emergency brake failure. While vehicle was parked emergency brake broke and vehicle rolled onto street causing accident. Have video of incident and can hear brake cable breaking.   Read details...

The Abs Brake Fail problem

The contact owns a 2002 Subaru wrx. While driving approximately 30 mph the contact attempted to apply the brakes and the abs activated. He was unable to bring the vehicle to a rapid stop. He stated that it was luck that the vehicle in-front turned left; and he was able to avoid a crash.   Read details...

The Brake Antilock Control Unit/module problem

Abs activates on bumpy roads.   Read details...




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