Is the 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX reliable?
The WRX also holds fairly good scores when it comes to repair and reliability ratings. In comparison, it offers better traction and acceleration than the VW GTI, a more refined ride than the Mitsubishi Evo and more horsepower than both.
Is the Subaru Impreza WRX reliable?
According to J.D.Power reports, the 2020 Subaru WRX scores an overall reliability rating of 82 on 100. Generally, anything above 80 is considered to be pretty good as per J.D power. Further breakup of the scores can be had in terms of driving experience, resale, dealership experience, quality, and reliability.
Is the 2012 WRX STI reliable?
Subaru is the #1 Car Brand according to Consumer Reports, but the Subaru WRX STI is the least reliable Subaru in the stable. See what is dragging the STI down. Subaru of America (SOA) has been hit with a slew of engine lawsuits recently for the STI 2.5-liter turbo engine that dragged the STI’s reliability down.
What’s wrong with Subaru WRX?
The WRX STI has had well-documented issues with its EJ25 2.5-liter turbocharged Boxer engine. There have been a number of lawsuits over premature engine failure due to a defect that allowed contaminated oil to carry “damaging metal debris through the engines,” according to court documents.
Do Subaru WRX have transmission problems?
It’s a type of car problem that’s not hard to notice. 2020 Subaru WRX STI transmission problems can show up as shifting delays, grinding when accelerating, a feeling of shakiness, or whistling noises or a burning smell coming from beneath the hood.
Is the 2012 Subaru WRX an all new car?
The 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX and STI sedan and hatch carry forward with the changes from 2011 intact, but no significant new tweaks to the look. That’s a good thing, though, as the WRX and STI are now divorced from the more pedestrian Impreza, which is all-new for the 2012 model year, making them stand out that much more.
What kind of car is the 2012 Subaru Impreza?
The redesigned 2012 Subaru Impreza is available as a sedan or hatchback. Both come in 2.0i, 2.0i Premium and 2.0i Limited trim levels, while the hatchback adds 2.0i Sport Premium and 2.0i Sport Limited trims. The WRX and STI trim levels are high-performance versions of the previous-generation Impreza.
Is the Subaru Impreza WRX a hot rod?
While the pedestrian Subaru Impreza sedan and hatchback were thoroughly updated for 2012, the hot-rod Impreza WRX and STI models soldier on with the older and proven body style for another year. Both were restyled last year, with more aggressive styling and substantial suspension and running gear changes, so they’re far from outdated.
What’s the weight of a new Subaru Impreza?
Our scales say that this well-equipped sedan, at 3014 pounds, is 36 pounds lighter than the more modestly equipped sedan we tested in 2007. A brand-new version of Subaru’s traditional flat-four engine provides power.