What year is the most reliable Subaru WRX STI?

What year is the most reliable Subaru WRX STI?

The 2004 Subaru WRX is generally regarded to be the most reliable model year. This is based on the total number of complaints that have been filed per year. The 2005 through 2007 model years also generally are considered to be more reliable than the earlier and later years.

Why are WRX STI so unreliable?

The WRX STI has had well-documented issues with its EJ25 2.5-liter turbocharged Boxer engine. There have been a number of lawsuits over premature engine failure due to a defect that allowed contaminated oil to carry “damaging metal debris through the engines,” according to court documents.

Is a stock WRX STI reliable?

The Subaru WRX STI Reliability Rating is 2.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 36th out of 36 for compact cars. The average annual repair cost is $758 which means it has average ownership costs.

Is the 2011 Subaru WRX STI reliable?

This car is fun and reliable. I have pushed it to some limits and done some bolt on power (COBB Stage 3 kit w/E85) and the motor and drivetrain still hold up to the extra power and torque.

How long do STI engines last?

Maybe atleast 150,000. The hard part is most people drive their STI’s how they are ment to be driven.

Is the Subaru WRX STI a reliable car?

This can certainly have negative effects on Subaru WRX / STI reliability. With a conservative tune, proper supporting mods, maintenance, and data-logging it can be a very safe setup. In these cases there should be relatively minimal effects to reliability or longevity.

What does the WRX stand for in Subaru?

The name “WRX” stands for “World Rally eXperimental” in honor of their rally heritage. Subaru WRX & STI models use rally inspired tech like AWD, stiff suspension, and turbo 4-cylinder engines. This makes the WRX a popular car in the racing and tuning world.

Which is the most reliable Subaru all wheel drive?

Even though the Subaru WRX STI performance sedan is the least-reliable vehicle in Subaru’s all-wheel-drive stable because of its EJ25 2.5-liter turbocharged Boxer engine, it wasn’t too much to keep the new 2019 Subaru Ascent, Forester all-wheel-drive SUVs from pushing the brand to the #1 Best Car Brand ranking in 2019.

What kind of clutch does Subaru WRX have?

Consumer Reports says the gearbox is “clunky” and it has a “stiff clutch.” But these aren’t the real concerns. There have been numerous complaints about current-generation Subaru WRX 6-speed manual gearbox clutch issues.