2016 Subaru WRX Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test
Good
Source   IIHS.org
MPG (up to)
17 -20 City / 23 -27 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
268 -305
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sadie D
Its 2, almost 3 years old.
Needs some repair in the motor, needs tires, wipers, fluids and detailing. Pretty good performance, fast car, great on any road. Its reliable, it gets us from a-b so its nice. The seats hug you in front they're cozy, back seats are comfortable as well. Gorgeous bod, very curvy.
accountCircle sarah g
Great in snow with all wheel drive. Also get great gas mileage.
Great gas mileage, spacious, no issues. I love the color and interior black leather color combo. I wish it had a little better suspension, very bumpy on michigan roads
accountCircle Bob W
One of the best daily drivers available.
Only complaint is seats are not the most comfortable. Great daily driver that is fun, safe, and quick. I plan on keeping this car until it dies!
accountCircle Hector F
My vehicle was the best purchase I've made.
There are no problems with this vehicle, the performance is great. The reliability is fantastic and the comfort is outstanding, some extra features that came with this Subaru WRX vehicle year 2016 is the adjustable seats and good speakers overall this car is great for almost anything you put it up too,
accountCircle Cheyanne S
WRX with few mechanical problems. Amazing sunroof and heated seats.
Vehicle is very comfortable and drives smooth. Easy transitioning between gears. Not many problems with mechanics. Easy access to any pet that may need to be looked at or fixed. Features a sunroof, screen radio, heated seats, and steering wheel controls.
accountCircle Isaac G
Great performance, transmission is finicky sometimes, rigid suspension, 9/10.
I have a 2016 WRX with a CVT transmission. Overall I love the car, just expect a rough ride on bumpy roads. In normal driving conditions, the CVT is great but once you floor it while in 'intelligent' mode expect a delay. This is not a problem in 'sport' or 'sport#' modes.
accountCircle Adam L
WRX a lot of fun to drive.
The WRX is a lot of fun to drive. With 268 HP is it really gets up and goes. The symmetrical AWD is also nice. So far reliability is ok. Having kids and having a sports car usually don't mix, however with WRX you can have both.Always make sure to do the scheduled maintenance and you will have the car for a long time.
accountCircle Isaiah C
My 16 Subaru WRX Limited is one of the WRC make they raced at the championship.
My vehicle doesn't have any problems at the moment which is a good thing. As for performance it handles really well and is pretty quick on the streets. Reliability is perfect since I commute to work. Comfort is a 8/10 just would be nice if the seats hugged you. Lastly it has a lot of cool high tech features. One of my favorite one would be hill assist.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Veronica M
Subaru WRX very fast car.
Subaru WRX have a lot of mechanical issues. Replaced my transmission at 70k miles and my camshafts messed up at 110k miles. Apparently it is very common for WRX. My car is a semi automatic so I have also been told because that it is a semi automatic and wrx’s typically have a manual engine it has a higher chance of breaking down on me.
accountCircle Josh R
It looks cool but will cost a lot to maintain.
High performance, not very reliable, turbo charged. Clutch bearing rattles. Decent interior.
accountCircle Lindsey R
Subaru love! Great dependable car overall!!
Hello! I am a sub owner! It drives well, but has terrible suspension! Good on gas but kind of a noise maker (sounds like a sports car). Its pretty good on size. Fits my three member family perfect! The seats are great and comfortable. I love the heat options.
accountCircle Elsa R
Too low to the ground, not a car to drive in inclement weather
Too low to the ground, I feel very uncomfortable when driving in snow and ice. I can feel snow and ice scraping beneath me. The car is also a little too small and oddly shaped for such a high performance car. I plan to buy a forester in the near future.

Subaru WRX Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
268 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats
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Premium
268 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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Limited
268 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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Series.HyperBlue
305 HP 19 MPG 5 Seats
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2016 Subaru WRX Owner Reviews

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5 stars 74%
4 stars 21%
3 stars 4%
2 stars 1%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Julieana T on June 14, 2021
WRX for the win! Sporty & safe.
The safety sensors are life savers on my Subaru as I needed them in the snow & ice before driving cross country. Love this WRX and it is AWD! The sunroof and the premium stitching on the car make it feel luxurious but still sporty. And, if I want to drive it in sport mode manually, I can do that or drive it automatic transmission mode.
accountCircle Kyle T on May 21, 2021
WRX is affordable and a great every day car.
I love Subaru cars. And I love the WRX. It's a good looking car. Fun to drive. Lots of aftermarket parts to modify the car with. It's better on gas than my previous vehicles. Its spacious for a sedan. Easy to maintain so I do all the maintenance myself.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Michelle L.

Nice color, beautiful interior stitching, amazing sound system, all wheel drive, good trunk space, fast car, GPS navigation, reliable car, have had the vehicle for almost 4 years and have not experienced any problems.

likeFilled Rachael C.

It has updated technology and safety features, it has a great sound system. It has paddle shifters and is a pretty quick car. It also has heated seats and automatic seat adjusters. It is overall a pretty comfortable car.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Michelle L.

Interior is pretty small which is not ideal if you have multiple children. Not very comfy if you wish to travel long distance. Not very good when it comes to gas mileage. Not a lot of legroom in the passenger and rear seats.

dislikeFilled Rachael C.

If one tire goes flat you have to replace all 4 tires due to it being an all wheel floriferous car. This car takes the most expensive gas as well which adds up. The repairs can also be more expensive than an average car such as Toyota.

Ranks #8 Small Cars by Owners

The 2016 Subaru WRX has an average owner rating of 4.61 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 38 other Small Cars.

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2016 Volkswagen Beetle
4.9
2
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2016 Scion tC
4.71
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2016 Subaru WRX
4.61

Ranks #17 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2016 Subaru WRX has a combined MPG of 33 which ranks it #17 of 38 other Small Cars.

1
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2016 FIAT 500e
121 MPG
2
car
2016 Volkswagen Jetta
48 MPG
17
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2016 Subaru WRX
27 MPG

Is The 2016 Subaru WRX A Good Car?

Yes it is very good car. It handles very well and I love the fact that it is all wheel drive. It takes corners well.
Dustin F.
A excellent vehicle! Very reliable and handles very well is all weather conditions. Has mostly electric/automatic accessories.
Val C.
The Subaru WRX is a good vehicle if you are looking for fun, safety, and comfort. It drives great and has comparable fuel mileage.
Michelle M.
Yes. I love my Subaru! It is fast, reliable, safe, and great in the snow. It also has a sharp appearance and I get many compliments on it.
Katherine T.

How Reliable Is The 2016 Subaru WRX?

The car does not have any problems and it is very reliable. It handles very well and a little speed demon. Take turns and corners very well.
Dustin F.
The Subaru WRX is very reliable, I have not personally had any problems with the vehicle or any complaints.
Val C.
As of the time I have had it, the Subaru WRX is a very reliable car. It has not had any problems in how it runs or handles on the road.
Katie T.
Very reliable. No problems other than general maintenance such as oil changes and tires. The brakes need to be done now, but it does have over 45,000 miles it.
Diana W.

Is The 2016 Subaru WRX A Good Value?

The 2016 Subaru WRX is about $30,000. It is a good value for the speed you get from it. Comparatively speaking to a BMW, which is like $50,000.
Dustin F.
The 2016 wrx is pretty expensive I bought it for about $30,000. . It's A pretty reliable car but still not a great value.
Val C.
The Subaru WRX is not a car that is super affordable. The insurance coverage is higher than other sedans and it needs premium gas to run. It does get good fuel mileage and is a lot of car for the... Read More
Carlo G.
This car is pricey. Insurance coverage can be costly as well. This is my second Subaru WRX-STI and I'd say it is worth every penny.
Mercy W.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my 2016 Subaru WRX check engine light cruise flashing?

Answer: There is no way to reset the check engine light on the 2016 Subaru WRX. It comes on when there is something wrong with the car, but it can be caused by just about anything. Due to this, it is not worth Your...

What's the 2016 Subaru WRX lug nut size?

Answer: The 2016 Subaru WRX lug nut size is 13/16" hex. Making sure Your tires are in the greatest of condition is key to not crashing. You will come into issues with this part at some time or another. You could face...
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Safety & Reliability

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety