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2010 Subaru WRX

Sedan · 2010–2026

Which year to buy

Best betNo standoutNo year is clearly better than the rest Newest we'd buy2025The latest year rated a good buy AvoidNoneNo year stands out as bad

Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.

Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.

Trims and features

20102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

What changed for 2010

First year we have trim data for.

2010 WRX trims

BasePremiumSTI
Powertrain
Engine2.5-liter Turbocharged SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter Turbocharged SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter Turbocharged SUBARU BOXER
Horsepower265 hp265 hp305 hp
Torque244 lb-ft244 lb-ft290 lb-ft
TransmissionFully synchronized 5-speed manual with Incline Start AssistFully synchronized 5-speed manual with Incline Start AssistClose-Ratio 6-Speed Manual
Gears556
Drivetrain5-Door / 4-Door5-Door / 4-DoorAwd
Size and capability
Seats555
Cargo behind last row5-Door: 19 cu ft
4-Door: —		5-Door: 19 cu ft
4-Door: —		19 cu ft
Max cargo5-Door: 44.4 cu ft
4-Door: —		5-Door: 44.4 cu ft
4-Door: —		44.4 cu ft
Trunk5-Door: —
4-Door: 11.3 cu ft		5-Door: —
4-Door: 11.3 cu ft		—
Length5-Door: 173.8 in
4-Door: 180.3 in		5-Door: 173.8 in
4-Door: 180.3 in		173.8 in
Curb weight3,174 lb3,229 lb3,395 lb
Tech
Touchscreen—OptionalOptional
Apple CarPlayOptionalOptionalOptional
Android AutoOptionalOptionalOptional
Speakers41010
Comfort
SeatsClothClothLeather
Heated seats—Front—
Climate zones111
Exterior
Sunroof—Tilt/Slide Moonroof—
Wheels17 in17 in18 in
HeadlightsHalogenHalogenHID Projector
Packages and options (26)
BasePremiumSTI
BBS Package ——Optional
Body Side Moldings OptionalOptionalOptional
Exhaust Finisher ——Optional
Fog Light Kit Optional——
Roof Carrier Bars OptionalOptionalOptional
Sport Mesh Grille OptionalOptionalOptional
SPT Performance Exhaust System OptionalOptionalOptional
Auto-Dimming Mirror with Compass and HomeLink OptionalOptionalOptional
Blue Footwell Illumination OptionalOptional—
Rear Cargo Tray OptionalOptionalOptional
Red Footwell Illumination OptionalOptional—
Short-Throw Shifter OptionalOptionalOptional
Turbo Boost Gauge OptionalOptionalOptional
BlueConnect Bluetooth Hands-Free Calling OptionalOptionalOptional
Media Hub OptionalOptionalOptional
Touch-Screen GPS Navigation System —OptionalOptional
SIRIUS Satellite Radio OptionalOptionalOptional
XM Satellite Radio OptionalOptionalOptional
Dark Gray Metallic OptionalOptionalOptional
Lightning Red OptionalOptionalOptional
Obsidian Black Pearl OptionalOptionalOptional
Satin White Pearl OptionalOptionalOptional
Spark Silver Metallic OptionalOptionalOptional
WR Blue Mica OptionalOptionalOptional
Black Alcantara / Carbon Black Leather ——Optional
Carbon Black Checkered Cloth OptionalOptional—

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem brochure. Still partial for this year: exterior, interior, safety, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsMost-reported problemCarPlay
2026 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, 271 hp
manual available		AWD21–22 mpg 5 of 5 0 0 — —
2025 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, 271 hp
manual available		AWD21–22 mpg 5 of 5 0 2 Electrical system (1) Yes
2024 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, 271 hp
manual available		AWD21–22 mpg 5 of 5 0 13 Unknown or other (6) Yes
2023 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, 271 hp
manual available		AWD21–22 mpg 5 of 5 1 8 Air bags (2) Yes
2022 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, 271 hp
manual available		AWD21–22 mpg 5 of 5 1 25 Engine (15) Yes
2021 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 268 hp
2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 310 hp
manual available		AWD18–23 mpg 5 of 5 1 13 Power train (6) Yes
2020 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 268 hp
2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 310 hp
manual available		AWD19–23 mpg 5 of 5 1 17 Electrical system (5) Yes
2019 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 268 hp
2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 305–310 hp
manual available		AWD19–23 mpg Not rated 2 30 Electrical system (14) Yes
2018 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 268 hp
2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 305–310 hp
manual available		AWD18–23 mpg Not rated 2 44 Engine (11) No
2017 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 268 hp
2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 305 hp
manual available		AWD19–23 mpg Not rated 1 53 Electrical system (14) No
2016 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
2.5L 4-cyl turbo
manual available		AWD19–23 mpg Not rated 3 34 Electrical system (10) No
2015 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
2.5L 4-cyl turbo
manual available		AWD19–24 mpg Not rated 3 55 Engine (20) No

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Which years have…

Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)AWD or 4WDLane centeringBlind-spot monitoringHeated front seatsLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroof

Apple lists CarPlay for: WRX 2019–2025 (Apple).

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2026 SUBARU WRX 4 DR N/A AWD5 StandardStandard 00
2025 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD5 StandardStandard 02
2024 SUBARU WRX 4 DR AWD5 StandardStandard 013
2023 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 18
2022 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 125
2021 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 113
2020 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 117
2019 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 230
2018 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 242
2017 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 153
2016 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 334
2015 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWDNot Rated NoNo 352

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2026WRXMan 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo		 21–22
2025WRXMan 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo		 21–22
2024WRXMan 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo		 21–22
2023WRXMan 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo		 21–22
2022WRXMan 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo		 21–22
2021WRXMan 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo		 18–23
2020WRXMan 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo		 19–23
2019WRXMan 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo		 19–23
2018WRXMan 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo		 19–23
2018WRX STI Type RAMan 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo 18
2017WRXMan 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo		 19–23
2016WRXMan 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo		 19–23
2015WRXMan 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo		 19–24

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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