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2015 Subaru WRX Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1275072
Internal NHTSA #	10854633
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	WRX
Model Year	2015
File date	10/04/16
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	In a 2015 subaru wrx with a 6-speed manual transmission purchased 03/2015 and delivered to purchase dealer 04/2015. Reported to subaru dealer 02/19/2016 a rough idle with engine rpms recorded between 400 and 1k. Rough idle tripped a check engine light after fueling and cruise control light began flashing. Diagnostic code p0420 reported a fault in catalytic converter. Software update to computer performed resolved issue temporarily. 04/10/2016 at 9. 7k miles rough idle issue returned rpms of 400 to 1k again after fueling. In neutral 30-60 seconds after starting vehicle stalled at fuel station. Upon re-starting vehicle check engine, flashing cruise control, abs, hill-start assist, and traction control faults tripped. Vehicle behavior similar to nhtsa recall 16v-162 where nhtsa noted 'due to the use of incorrect material for a portion of the engine turbocharger air intact duct crack, the engine may develop a rough idle, reduced power, and possibly stall'. Complainant believes recall may need to be expanded to include a wider range of vins before listed production dates in recall order.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	9700
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	PUEBLO, CO
VIN pattern	JF1VA1J65F9XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	0
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2015 Subaru WRX Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2015 Subaru WRX Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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