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2011 Subaru WRX Common Problems

Known issues & solutions

Model Years

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In the 12 months to November 2026, 42 2011 WRX were advertised for sale. Most had 115,000 to 210,000 km on the odometer.

Known WRX problems

Check which apply to a 2011 by its engine and series.

  1. 1 Rough idle, pre-ignition and knock damage 2.0 FA20 turbo, VA, 2014 to 2016
  2. 2 CVT fluid leaks, slow engagement and odd shifts Sport Lineartronic CVT, VA, 2015 to 2021
  3. 3 Piston ringland failure 2.5 EJ257 turbo, STI, 2014 to 2021
  4. 4 Cabin rattles, creaks and road noise VA, 2014 to 2021
  5. 5 Infotainment and driver aid glitches VA and VB, 2014 to 2026

Money owing and write-offs on the WRX

18% had money owing
21% were recorded as written off

Of about 240 used Subaru WRX checked on Carify since November 2023. Every car checked: 9% had money owing and 13% were written off.

These are cars people chose to check before buying, so they are not a share of every WRX on the road. Money owing is what was registered against the car on the day it was checked.

Check a WRX for money owing and write-offs

Recall notices

No recall notices linked to the 2011 WRX yet.