Sell your Subaru WRX for cash
We buy Subaru WRXs from every year, 2015–2020, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Subaru WRX by year
The WRX is a compact car sold from 2015–2020 with engines including 2.0L 4-cyl and 2.5L 4-cyl. NHTSA lists 12 recalls and 226 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 WRX | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | 19–24 | 3 | 52 |
| 2016 WRX | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | 19–23 | 3 | 31 |
| 2017 WRX | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | 19–23 | 1 | 53 |
| 2018 WRX | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | 18–23 | 2 | 43 |
| 2019 WRX | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | 19–23 | 2 | 30 |
| 2020 WRX | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | 19–23 | 1 | 17 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Subaru WRX problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your WRX, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Subaru WRX: questions
How much is a junk Subaru WRX worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete WRXs with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Subaru WRXs that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (2015–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Subaru WRX year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2017 WRX (53). Across all years, the most-reported components were engine, electrical system and power train.
Which Subaru WRX year has the most recalls?
The 2015 WRX has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 3. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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