2004 Subaru WRX Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Subaru WRX, 5% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Rear suspension struts bind and clunk due to lubrication issue. Both original struts replaced under warranty as well as one of the replacements and problem has returned again for a total of 5 failed struts. Warranty has now expired and repair would be at my cost. The binding has progressed unabated and will likely result in time in complete failure (frozen or unrestricted movement).”
NHTSA complaint #10315717, filed 2010-03, 20,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11008259Sep 4, 2024This bulletin outlines the judgment criteria to be used when inspecting front transverse link bushings to reduce unnecessary bushing replacement.
- 11005593Jul 8, 2024This Bulletin provides guidance for diagnosing a leaking front or rear suspension strut.
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Subaru WRX
35 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Subaru WRX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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