2006 Subaru WRX Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 21%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,582miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 Subaru WRX, 21% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,582 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.
“1. Oil light flickers on and then stays on at idle or under low rev's 2. The failure is the oil pick up line resulting in a cracked line and damaged engine. 3. Usually damage is sufficient to warrant a replaced long block and turbo from manufacturer. However no sufficient replacement is made about part prone to failure even with a new engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10290490, filed 2009-11, 46,293 miles“Code p1410 secondary air injection system switching valve stuck open. This is a common error many 2006 and up Subaru impreza WRX owners are having. The emissions system is prone to fail due to carbon buildup or moisture and rust contaminating valves, leading to repairs costing $700 to $1500. This failure is common even with low mileage. Note these codes are also associated with this failure: 06/07 WRX: p0410 p0411 p0413 p0414 p0416 p0417 p0418 p2431 p2432 p2433 p2440 p2441 p2442 p2443 p2444 07 sti: p0410 p0411 p0413 p0414 p0418 p2431 p2432 p2433 p2441 p2444”
NHTSA complaint #10446143, filed 2012-02, 66,870 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10198749Jun 7, 2021This bulletin is to advise of SOAâs revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
- 10173117Mar 10, 2020This Bulletin provides information regarding DTC P0606 related specifically to the determination of this code on Forester Turbo and applicable WRX models.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Subaru WRX
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Subaru WRX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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