Representative photoEngine repair for a 2015 Subaru WRX
Engine repair for the 2015 Subaru WRX: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.9 to 12.2 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2015 Subaru WRX for engine repair
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2015 Subaru WRX: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 19 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 25 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 21 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 25 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,400 | US$3,900 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,466 | $3,886 | $4,270 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2015 Subaru WRX
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 55 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (20), power train (19) and electrical system (6). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V522000 | 2022-07-21 | exterior lighting:back up lights:switch | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2021 WRX vehicles. The backup light switch may corrode and become inoperative, which can result in the backup lights not illuminating and the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is in reverse. |
| 17V625000 | 2017-10-06 | electrical system:wiring | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 WRX and WRX/STI vehicles, equipped with an optional factory-installed subwoofer in the trunk. Items in the trunk may cause the subwoofer wiring to contact the subwoofer metal frame, possibly resulting in an electrical short. |
| 16V162000 | 2016-03-21 | engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 WRX vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 21, 2015, and Forester 2.0XT vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 20, 2015. The turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the WRX
The 2015 Subaru WRX and engine work: CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop, and never does the work itself. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
About your WRX
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the WRX. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. The powertrain to know here is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, with all-wheel drive.
How the arrangement works
We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date.
A car meanwhile
Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. We collect the rental when your car is back. We bring the car to your address in the Toronto area, or you collect it for free.
What to ask
Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there.
Car care, briefly
Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter.
Send a request
Describe the problem, and we arrange a trusted shop.
Request engine repair
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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