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SteeringPart report

2015 Subaru WRX Steering Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
4%of 52 total for the year
Median mileage
55,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Subaru WRX, 4% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“When I take sharp turns (like parallel parking or backing out of my driveway) my steering column clunks. Mainly left turns ... But it does happen time to time with right turns.”

NHTSA complaint #11413825, filed 2021-04, 55,000 miles

“Driving on straight road. Steering wheel stopped working. Vehicle crossed other lane of traffic and crashed into sign and drainage culvert. Was totalled from the damage.”

NHTSA complaint #11114969, filed 2018-07, 56,000 miles

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Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202118%
201913%
2018716%
2017611%
201626%
201524%
200323%
200210%

Other parts of the 2015 Subaru WRX

Engine
18 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
18 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 Subaru WRX

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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