2014 Subaru WRX Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 33%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Subaru WRX, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,500 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.
“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“Engine experienced rod bearing failure on two rod bearings. Was traveling down highway when engine died. Coasted off of the highway and stopped. When trying to restart the vehicle, the engine was hard to turn over, and knocked while running after it started.”
NHTSA complaint #10885144, filed 2016-07, 25,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11022305Aug 11, 2025Subaru Service Technical Support Newsletter special edition.
- 11017452Apr 22, 2025This Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing engine oil leakage on FA and FB type engines.
- 11016224Mar 24, 2025The purpose of this bulletin is to advise of SOA’s revised Catalytic Converter Recycling Program shipping procedure.
- 11008282Sep 27, 2024This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
- 11008281Sep 26, 2024This Service Information Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing engine oil leakage on FA and FB type engines.
- 11008267Sep 17, 2024This bulletin announces availability of the NEW genuine Subaru engine oil filter.
- 11006934Aug 5, 2024The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
- 11005608Jul 11, 2024This thermo control valve video contains information on the replacement of thermo control valve.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 7% |
| 2023 | 2 | 22% |
| 2022 | 15 | 60% |
| 2021 | 5 | 38% |
| 2020 | 3 | 17% |
| 2019 | 11 | 37% |
| 2018 | 12 | 28% |
| 2017 | 12 | 23% |
| 2016 | 8 | 26% |
| 2015 | 18 | 35% |
| 2014 | 2 | 33% |
| 2013 | 1 | 14% |
| 2009 | 4 | 10% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 14% |
| 2005 | 2 | 11% |
| 2004 | 2 | 5% |
| 2002 | 2 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2014 Subaru WRX
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology