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Subaru WRXModel year report

2014 Subaru WRX Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
34,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
10campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Subaru WRX (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2014 Subaru WRX. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by engine (2) and electronic stability control (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 34,000 miles. NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns and 219 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the switch and 15 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 17 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “While depressing the clutch or brake pedal in the vehicle I see excessive flex at the firewall and noticeable movement of break and clutch cylinders. My spot welds do not appear broken at this time however they are likely to fatigue and break. This appears to be a major defect which is a safety concern as it affects breaking and shifting. Subaru should be held accountable and correct the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10777875, filed 2015-09, 42,000 miles

Engine: “At approximately 34,000 miles while in a driving to work I started hearing a knocking noise by the time I made the 5 mile journey to work the knocking had gotten so bad, that I had to have it taken to the dealership. The oil was just changed at the dealership two days before and was still full. They Subaru dealership would not warranty the main bearing or rod knock failure that occurred. When I contacted soa, they were also not able to help. The dealership quoted me roughly $7,800.00 to cover a completely new short block. I only had the car for 3 months. …”

NHTSA complaint #11122679, filed 2018-08, 34,000 miles

Electronic stability control: “In *extremely* cold weather - below of - the vehicle will start successfully however the stability/traction control, anti-lock brakes, and hill-assist (part of the ABS system) trouble indicator lights will light and stay lit. Based on the instruction manual if this occurs, I should cycle the ignition to see if the code clears. This is an unacceptable solution because the car's battery is already extremely stressed due to the cold temperature and may not restart the vehicle. However, on one occurrence I did cycle the ignition and the problem remained. …”

NHTSA complaint #10561915, filed 2014-01, 2,200 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 25,000 and 42,000 miles.

20%0–100%10–2580%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 34,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201422015201620172018
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

See all 10 recalls for the 2014 Subaru WRX → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 219 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 219 bulletins →

Other model years of the Subaru WRX

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2024141500522—Too new
20239—1522—Too new
20222519,800152256 · TypicalRising
202113—1521—Not enough data
2020189,6001521—Stable
20193027,2502—2133 · FewerFalling
20184314,5002—2164 · TypicalStable
20175336,0001—2149 · TypicalFalling
20163125,0003—2151 · TypicalFalling
20155231,2503—2165 · MoreFalling
2014634,00010———Not enough data
2013710,50011———Not enough data
20094171,32710——0 · FewerStable
20086580,0007——0 · FewerStable
20061466,8703———Not enough data
20051948,0004———Stable
20044269,9904——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20036023,8001——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200242740,0001——Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Subaru WRX model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Subaru WRX have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2014 Subaru WRX as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 Subaru WRX is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by engine with 2.

Has the 2014 Subaru WRX been recalled?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Subaru WRX reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 34,000 miles and the middle half falls between 25,000 and 42,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.