What's Wrong with the 3rd Generation (2011–2012) Impreza WRX STI?

Impreza WRX STI owners have made 2 complaints about the 2011–2012 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 5th out of 38 Subaru generations in overall reliability, with plenty of clutch concerns.

Common 2011-2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Problems

Some of the worst issues 3rd generation Impreza WRX STI owners have to deal with.

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What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

3rd Generation (2011–2012) Impreza WRX STI Key Numbers

  1. 1 model year

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 2 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 5th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 38 eligible generations.

Recent 3rd Generation (2011–2012) Impreza WRX STI News

There's a lot of news out there, but not all of it matters. We try to boil down it to the most important bits about things that actually help you with your car problem. Interested in getting these stories in an email? Signup for free email alerts over at CarComplaints.com.

  1. A class-action lawsuit alleges that Subaru’s high-performance engines, found in WRX and WRX STI vehicles, can’t create enough lubrication to properly protect the engines from failing.

    _…the engines allegedly have severe problems with oil lubrication to the bearings and crankshafts which doesn't create enough lubrication to properly protect the engines from problems.…

    keep reading article "Does the WRX Have a High Performance Engine Without High Performance Protection?"