2006 Subaru WRX Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 7%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Subaru WRX, 7% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,600 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.
“Stud bolt connecting strut arm from rear hatch to car frame failed. This caused the strut arm to become disconnected with the rear hatch and the rear hatch door no long is able to remain ajar without manual support. Door will close on user without notice.”
NHTSA complaint #10389926, filed 2011-03, 59,600 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11022304Aug 11, 2025This bulletin provides information on paint codes for vehicles in the 2026 line up.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 7% |
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 4 | 8% |
| 2014 | 1 | 17% |
| 2013 | 1 | 14% |
| 2009 | 13 | 32% |
| 2008 | 26 | 40% |
| 2006 | 1 | 7% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2006 Subaru WRX
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsEngine
2 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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