How Long Do Subaru WRXs Last? (Miles & Years)
Subaru WRXs rarely appear on the used market past 200,000 miles. Of 4,520 used WRXs for sale in the US, 1.7% have passed 150,000 miles and 0.1% have passed 200,000. Among those 10+ years old, 0.5% are past 200,000 miles, at a median of 101,286 miles.
At the roughly 10,600 miles a year typical of 8-year-old WRXs on the market, 200,000 miles arrives in about 19 years.
By CarWhere Research · CarWhere analysis of 4,520 live used listings · Updated 2026-11-03
Subaru WRX mileage on the used market
| Listings | Sample | Median miles | 150k+ miles | 200k+ miles | 250k+ miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All used WRXs | 4,520 | 56,561 | 1.7% | 0.1% | — |
| 10+ years old (2016 & older) | 599 | 101,286 | 7.5% | 0.5% | — |
250k+ is shown only where at least 10 listings qualify. All US used listings, every model year combined: 2.3% past 200,000 miles; 10+ years old: 9.1% (how long cars last, all models).
Median miles by model year
| Model year | Age | Median miles | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 yr | 6,897 | 188 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | 19,888 | 471 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | 30,496 | 540 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | 45,459 | 522 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | 57,000 | 275 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | 67,338 | 271 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | 82,409 | 280 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | 84,700 | 286 |
Subaru WRX years to look for — and avoid
Complaint record: NHTSA owner-complaint data flags 2008 as years to avoid. The cleanest records belong to 2020. See the full Subaru WRX years to avoid and the best Subaru WRX years.
Common problems on high-mileage WRXs
- Connecting rod bearing failure (2012–2021) — owner reports between 1,000 and 96,000 miles
- Firewall spot welds broken, pedal assembly separates (2008–2014) — owner reports between 16,000 and 139,000 miles
- Clutch premature failure and slippage (2008–2019) — owner reports between 500 and 95,335 miles
Most-reported NHTSA complaint areas across all Subaru WRX model years: electrical system (2,241), equipment (1,463), engine (441).
What keeps any high-mileage car going is the maintenance in its owner's manual schedule — fluids, filters and wear items — so ask for the service records of the specific car.
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How many miles can a Subaru WRX last?
Subaru WRXs rarely appear on the used market past 200,000 miles. Of 4,520 used WRXs for sale in the US, 1.7% have passed 150,000 miles and 0.1% have passed 200,000. Among those 10+ years old, 0.5% are past 200,000 miles, at a median of 101,286 miles. The highest-mileage 1% of listings show more than 160,057 miles.
How many years does a Subaru WRX last?
At the roughly 10,600 miles a year typical of 8-year-old WRXs on the market, 200,000 miles arrives in about 19 years. 599 of the 4,520 WRXs listed for sale are model year 2016 or older, and 7.5% of those have passed 150,000 miles.
Is 150,000 miles a lot for a Subaru WRX?
1.7% of used WRXs for sale have passed 150,000 miles, rising to 7.5% among examples 10+ years old (median 101,286 miles). Fewer WRXs make it far past that point on the used market, so a 150,000-mile example deserves a close look at its service record.
Which Subaru WRX years last the longest?
Separately, NHTSA owner-complaint records flag 2008 as the year to avoid, with 2020 showing the cleanest records.
What are the most common problems on high-mileage WRXs?
Owner-reported failures with mileage on record include connecting rod bearing failure (2012–2021), reported at 1,000–96,000 miles, firewall spot welds broken, pedal assembly separates (2008–2014), reported at 16,000–139,000 miles and clutch premature failure and slippage (2008–2019), reported at 500–95,335 miles. Across all model years, the most-reported NHTSA complaint areas are electrical system, equipment and engine.
What is the average mileage of a used Subaru WRX for sale?
The median used Subaru WRX for sale has 56,561 miles; one in ten has more than 114,542. Based on 4,520 live US listings, 2026-11-03.
Sources & method
- Mileage shares: CarWhere analysis of 4,520 live US used-car listings from licensed vehicle-data providers, captured 2026-11-03. Aggregate counts only — no individual listings are stored. Listings without an odometer reading are excluded.
- “10+ years old” means model year 2016 or older. Comparing cars of similar age is the fairer test: a model with mostly new inventory will show few high-mileage examples no matter how durable it is.
- Median miles by model year: median odometer of each used model year on the market (minimum 30–40 listings per year), from CarWhere's live-listing price studies.
- Reliability: CarWhere analysis of NHTSA owner complaints (Office of Defects Investigation) and recall records. Complaint rates per 1,000 vehicles sold are shown where sales data exists.
- Listings show cars that are still on the road and for sale, so this is a survivor sample — it tells you how far these cars commonly go, not the share that were scrapped earlier.
- Listings counted for the Subaru WRX: WRX, WRX STI.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-03