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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2016 Subaru WRX Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 31 total for the year
Median mileage
10,200miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2016 Subaru WRX, 3% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,200 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.

“The contact owns a 2016 Subaru WRX. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the sun roof exploded from inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,200. The VIN was unavailable.”

NHTSA complaint #10909887, filed 2016-09, 10,200 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202417%
2021215%
2020317%
201927%
201849%
201748%
201613%
201524%
200335%
200282%

Other parts of the 2016 Subaru WRX

Electrical system
10 complaints
Engine
8 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 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