NHTSA Complaint #11604876 — 2018 SUBARU WRX

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11604876
Vehicle	2018 SUBARU WRX
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	July 23, 2024
Date Filed	July 27, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AR

Consumer Description

I bought a 2018 Subaru WRX with 61,000 miles, After driving it 6,000 miles with engine spun a rod bearing, requiring a complete engine replacement. This is a vehicle that in the previous 4th generation of the car, it was recalled for this exact issue. the total repair bill for this fix is $11,720.43. This is on a car with 67,000 miles. 7,000 miles over Subaru's manufacture warranty. After speaking with a few service advisors at Subaru. it is my belief, that this is a known issue with this model.

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