The internet made historical issues stick. Audi had roll away issues in the early 90s that killed a few kids and then lied about it, but Audi doesn't have a bunch of haters railing about that these days. Subaru has head gasket issues for a few years awhile ago but people constantly talk shit about it still. The reality is that Subaru makes fantastic, unique cars that are fairly unlike any others on the market. The WRX is the only AWD sport sedan that comes in manual. Pretty sure something similar can be said about the BRZ for its price point. The Outback provides most of the benefits of an SUV without rollover issues AND you can see that kid who ran in front of it. Subaru also makes the best bang for buck on the market, without skimping where it truly matters. My wife and I survived a horrific accident going 70mph that would have resulted in rollover and death if we were in anything similar. Just a few broken bones and TBI for me. I really hope Subaru does hybrids and EVs right. I'm sick of the soulless jelly beans; I'd love a hybrid STI that drives and feels like an STI.
Yea this is the problem with the car community too. One issue sticks and sometimes becomes the joke and meme and ALL models and years get rolled up into one.
@ cars are very expensive. My dad got burned by Ford with a Bronco he bought in the 90s. It's not like buying a tool that immediately breaks where you can immediately exchange it, but if it was I best he'd shit on that company as well. A lemon is a potential massive financial hit if the company makes it hard to get warranty work and if it impacts employment. It's also potentially lethal. Then you have the meme warriors who develop their automotive tribes and shit on all other brands.
Absolutely spot on man!! The Headgasket joke has put a silly false Synonym on Subaru unfortunately. I own 2 subies, my daily Impreza, and a 06 STI. Both had for over 10 years. And I’ve had NO issues with both the EJ engines. Go figure haters!
The headgasket thing is not a joke. They generally need replaced every 120k miles or so. Pre-2010 leaks a ton of oil onto the exhaust. After that, they drink coolant. I've got 5 subarus in my family and none of them have made 150K miles without headgasket problems. It wouldnt be a big deal if it wasn't a 3K fix.
@@alexandram9477 even spark plugs arent bad. Just need a decent jack. If you already know how to do everything else you can do that too. They really are easy cars.
@@alexandram9477ej (2003 wrx) Subaru just put in the spark plug socket then extension and wrench worst part is removing battery and air box 40 minutes job
My wife’s 02 bugeye has over 230k miles original motor. And still going. Only thing I’ve done was replace the timing belt at 198k miles & a a/c condenser. Other than that the car is still kicking with absolutely no issues. I expect it to reach another 50k miles. My 02 rs and 03 Wrx I used to own had well over 200k miles with basic maintenance. One of my foresters xt’s has 220k miles on the dash & my most recent forester xt I’ve purchased has 161k. Absolutely mint condition. Just also built my 06 Sti pushing a little under 500hp and that also is going to reach 40k miles on the newly built ej257 shortblock. I also owned a 06 Wrx and 2011 hatchback both sold to free up some space but one I know a friend has because I sold him it and he’s still driving that car till this day. Nothing but positives for me over the years.
I've owned Subaru's since 2003, when I bought a 2001 Outback Limited SUS (Sport Utility Sedan). Since then, I've owned a 2006 Impreza Outback Sport. Then picked up a 2015 WRX Limited, and now a 2024 WRX Premium. I bought the '24 VB WRX back in July. So, roughly 22 years or so of owning Subaru's.. yeah, I'm a fanboy. I still have that 2001 Outback SUS (262k miles!) The 2001 Outback and 2006 Impreza each had the infamous head gaskets issues that many NA EJ25 engines were plagued with. Had to have the head gaskets replaced twice in the 2001 Outback. First replacement failed prematurely due to dealership not installing them correctly. Or so I was told, anywho. Good times!
As a Subaru technician, I can confirm that most of the time it is THE OWNER. Now am I vouching for Subaru as the pillar of manufacturing? God no. They are not my first pick honestly. The cars I see on a daily basis will definitely show that a lot of owners do not take care of their cars. It’s unfortunate really. I deal with more than just Subaru’s in my shop, and the non-Subaru that come in do tend to (not always) be in better shape.
@@HeavyMetalWRX I can agree with that. I have dealerships purposely send cars to us to work on cars because they don’t have techs that should work on them properly or that are honestly far gone. We reset all used cars to factory before putting on lot, and anything that’s aftermarket we don’t fix. That’s on the customer to have fixed. We have all cars go through an X-ray scanner that does a blue light for rust and takes a full 3d scan as well as pictures of all cars pre-service, we do a walkthrough with pictures and video walkthrough ourselves, take pictures and video of all things we see before touching and after fixing. We take no chances. Thankfully we also have a lot of both Master and Subaru Master techs as well as retired techs that either have worked with VSC and Red Bull or just raced and built sports cars.
@@cryxbaby2250 Don’t know what dealership you go to, however they have been saying daily normal conditions between 3k-6k on all synthetic for years. (2014 is when they started truly swapping over) 6k is the max for daily normal driving, and 3k for harsh driving. With conventional 3-4k in most. And this is directly from Subaru. Very few cars went up to a max of 7500 average back in 11-14 and those were daily non-sports cars with a normalized daily design with a synthetic as well.
Not only is nobody launching Foresters, nobody driving Foresters will even drive the speed limit. Outback are not much better. Right up there with Prius drivers.
@@diallo1347 yeah exactly. I see post after post of cars needing a clutch within 75k miles. I mean what the hell are you doing with it? lol. Cars just mysteriously have reliability issues when they are performance oriented and draw a younger crowd
I have an OBW, and a Solterra. The Solterra is a good car, with clearance and x-mode, that is electric. We do 80% of our driving in the Solterra, going to school, work and running errands. Long road trips and offroad we take the OBW.
i have a 2008 subaru impreza hatch, and i love the thing, super reliable for Canadian winters, and while i see trucks and SUVs struggling on snowy/icy roads, I'm just zooming by them. I LOVE SUBARUS! i hope they bring back the sti in a hatch tho 😁
I was shocked that Consumer Reports LOVED the WRX. I figured a Yabbo car (myself included) would be the antithesis of the safe, secure cars they usually rate highly. My favorite quote from their road test is that they "enjoyed" the pops on lift-throttle during shifts.
We have been Toyota owners for decades until the plandemic…an incompetent mechanic killed my 2008 Corolla didn’t change the transmission cooling lines correctly I had that car for 15 years never had a problem with it, we still have a 2010 V6 Tacoma that thing is bulletproof. Anyway I digress we switched to Subaru 3 years ago we are leasing them not a problem with any of them we had a 2022 Outback and we just leased a 2025 Forester and my son still has his 2022 Legacy. The wife and I definitely would like to try a WRX TS. Yes with any car you have to keep up on the maintenance I have a feeling I’m going to get into an argument with the dealer about changing the CVT transmission fluid in the Legacy we are going to buy that car outright Subaru America says no but Subaru Japan says yes change it every 36,000 miles I’m going with Japan.
On a Subaru engine issue the complete engine has to be removed. Not just the heads. For example valve issues head gasket issues. I've replaced the head gasket on Honda and Toyotas just the head is removed not so on Subaru
Biggest problem with Subaru is the weak ring lans and modified cars. What's the point of owning a Subaru if your not going to modify it. You like walking I guess
Currently driving a 2014 Forester XT with 275000km and just spent over 800 fixing the control arms, which just wear out commonly, and now I have a recent P0016 code. Hard to believe they are #1, even if I do technically love the brand and my Forester XT.
I have 2 subaru for 4 years, one daily crosstrek at 110k mile, no issue at all except several wheel hub but it is easy to replace, one 2020 STI for track day only with 15000 miles, but I track it for 4 years already, no issue as well except I broke one axle by hit a curb, engine wise no issue, gear box no issue, I have a AP1 s2000 as well for autox use and to be honest s2000 burn more oil than my EJ LOL, my EJ literally burn 0 to nothing oil.
I just got my VB back for the 35th time. 2 trans rebuilds. Clutch , 2 throwout bearings (separate timlines), just got it back for a STI shift assembly. Altenator, A.C. compessor. It goes on and on. Should have bought an A3. I have 6G in parts waiting. 22-30k miles. Still not modified because SOA will find a way to screw you.
The WRX, STI and BRZ are far more reliable than they are believed to be! Look, guys mod and tune their cars to oblivion and get surprised when something goes wrong. But Subaru is a good brand. I drive a 2010 Subaru WRX that I purchased recently and it runs amazingly.
I had a 2015 wrx i got new before the 23. I was struggling a lot during those years, sometimes never changing oil for 10k+ miles. Never had a problem or part replaced other than an 02 sensor or brakes during the 120k miles i owned it. Traded it in for the 23 and modded it after 4k miles
My last new Toyota was junk & the most problematic vehicle I have owned in over 40 years & 11 new vehicles during that time. Purchased my first Mazda in early 2022 to replace it & have been happy with that (no problems/issues/defects). Not a fan of Subaru styling & won't buy any vehicle with a belt/chain design CVT in it.
Toyota has not done much on their security, they get stolen here like crazy. Won't touch a Toyota, otherwise great vehicles. Got a second hand VB, love it. Previous VA was also secondhand. Was airborne 9 times with it...no issues....nada. awesome cars😊😊
People modding poorly and blowing up is likely a big skew. I have a BRZ first gen and planning on adding a purple premium WRX for activities…and following the manual page by page
It amazes me how Subaru just basically overlooks wrx and brz owners when it comes to warranty work. They just want to sell them and not have anything to do with fixing them. If I have a problem getting my wrx fixed over the next few years it will be war. I paid a decent amount of money for the Subaru gold warranty. If they don’t want to warranty the cars they shouldn’t offer extended warranties.
I wouldn't buy another subaru. The headgasket thing is not just a joke. If they dont start dumping oil, they start drinking coolant. Their CVTs and headgaskets are on their way out by 120K miles and by then I'm sure your cats will be starting to throw P0420 codes. Then you're looking at a 6K bill.
I think Subaru has gotten better since they got all the cars on the global platform and added more features. Even 2015 Subarus were lacking compared to the competition.
I think everyone got worse. I have a 2025 Forester that has 3k miles and SOA is telling me I need a new CVT. The small displacement turbo, hybrid, and EV trend has hurt the auto industry thanks to government mandates. Subaru has been slow to adapt, so they are doing better than others.
This us USED vehicle data, so a snapshot from 2014 - 2019 so survey on more perception of their ownership experience. JD Power has said that data more than 3 years out is polluted after that point with variables of ownership good and bad - that they cannot even use it reliably at that point. It is a nice to know but not very relavant today except to see the rise and fall of brands since then.
I'm surprised Subaru maintenance costs were so far down low on that list. Is it the AC and spark plugs dragging us down, because everything else is pretty typical.
It may not specifically include the WRX. But what does the WRX have that is so much different than the rest of the lineup? The engine is shared, the drivetrain is shared, the infotainment is shared, pretty much everything worth noting is shared. So what would make the WRX any less reliable? Other than them being driven like a racecar full of vape clouds by their immature drivers.
Subaru brand loyalty has gone down because of Toyota’s influence taking away the purists. I refuse to buy anything CVT or anything with the eyesight system. I have an 07 Impreza and an 08 Outback XT, both manual. Our other car is an 84 Volvo 240, so you can see what kind of cars I think are good. Would I buy another Subaru or Volvo? Yes but I would also buy a Saab or Suzuki or something stick shift from before 2013. Anything I can find that just feels old and solid.
No, I have a Subaru, the CVT suck, it always performs at a subpar level, it doesn't break, but its years behind Toyota's hybrid cvt. It's the sole weak spot in the entire line up, I hate cvts.
Wait awais. When is showed all the subaru models it said impreza. If it say Impreza doesnt that include the wrx and sti? Because they all are still impreza just sport version
Incoming upset “ But but headgasket” jokers! If you Take the silly over used stereotype away. You’ll see what Subaru is actually is, great car brand! Well done Subaru 👍🏼
I hear that the VB wrx is "best" wrx made. If so, my '24 WRX will be first & last slowbaru ever. Cant wait to pay it off. I honestly liked my 2020 mirage more.
It really is the best WRX so far in terms of mechanical design and options. People still have qualms about the looks but it doesn't take away from the driving experience.
Consumer Reports clearly didn't look at what I've done to my WRX.
Hahah thank goodness they didn't look at WRX 😂😂
What about the Toyota Corolla GR?
Most reliable lexus/Toyota then honda/Acura then Mazda
@@PeterHernandez-lg2ehis that your opinion ?
@@PeterHernandez-lg2ehSubaru is the new king
The internet made historical issues stick. Audi had roll away issues in the early 90s that killed a few kids and then lied about it, but Audi doesn't have a bunch of haters railing about that these days. Subaru has head gasket issues for a few years awhile ago but people constantly talk shit about it still.
The reality is that Subaru makes fantastic, unique cars that are fairly unlike any others on the market. The WRX is the only AWD sport sedan that comes in manual. Pretty sure something similar can be said about the BRZ for its price point. The Outback provides most of the benefits of an SUV without rollover issues AND you can see that kid who ran in front of it.
Subaru also makes the best bang for buck on the market, without skimping where it truly matters. My wife and I survived a horrific accident going 70mph that would have resulted in rollover and death if we were in anything similar. Just a few broken bones and TBI for me.
I really hope Subaru does hybrids and EVs right. I'm sick of the soulless jelly beans; I'd love a hybrid STI that drives and feels like an STI.
Yea this is the problem with the car community too. One issue sticks and sometimes becomes the joke and meme and ALL models and years get rolled up into one.
@ cars are very expensive. My dad got burned by Ford with a Bronco he bought in the 90s. It's not like buying a tool that immediately breaks where you can immediately exchange it, but if it was I best he'd shit on that company as well. A lemon is a potential massive financial hit if the company makes it hard to get warranty work and if it impacts employment. It's also potentially lethal. Then you have the meme warriors who develop their automotive tribes and shit on all other brands.
Absolutely spot on man!! The Headgasket joke has put a silly false Synonym on Subaru unfortunately.
I own 2 subies, my daily Impreza, and a 06 STI. Both had for over 10 years. And I’ve had NO issues with both the EJ engines. Go figure haters!
Me too...fully agree😊
The headgasket thing is not a joke. They generally need replaced every 120k miles or so. Pre-2010 leaks a ton of oil onto the exhaust. After that, they drink coolant. I've got 5 subarus in my family and none of them have made 150K miles without headgasket problems. It wouldnt be a big deal if it wasn't a 3K fix.
aside from spark plugs Subaru is so easy to DIY all the basics, I'm learning so much with my BRZ
@@alexandram9477 even spark plugs arent bad. Just need a decent jack. If you already know how to do everything else you can do that too. They really are easy cars.
@@HeavyMetalWRX I'll probably just pay to have that one done but I'm doing everything else :)
I did mine pretty easy on my VA. Took off intake box and battery. Only needed an elbow for the back right
@@alexandram9477ej (2003 wrx) Subaru just put in the spark plug socket then extension and wrench worst part is removing battery and air box 40 minutes job
@@onewheelup912 i got a 2nd gen BRZ but thx!
It's true but more like the reliable cars "Toyota/Lexus, Honda/Acura" gotten less reliable putting Subaru ahead in reliability.
My wife’s 02 bugeye has over 230k miles original motor. And still going. Only thing I’ve done was replace the timing belt at 198k miles & a a/c condenser. Other than that the car is still kicking with absolutely no issues. I expect it to reach another 50k miles. My 02 rs and 03 Wrx I used to own had well over 200k miles with basic maintenance. One of my foresters xt’s has 220k miles on the dash & my most recent forester xt I’ve purchased has 161k. Absolutely mint condition. Just also built my 06 Sti pushing a little under 500hp and that also is going to reach 40k miles on the newly built ej257 shortblock. I also owned a 06 Wrx and 2011 hatchback both sold to free up some space but one I know a friend has because I sold him it and he’s still driving that car till this day. Nothing but positives for me over the years.
I've owned Subaru's since 2003, when I bought a 2001 Outback Limited SUS (Sport Utility Sedan). Since then, I've owned a 2006 Impreza Outback Sport. Then picked up a 2015 WRX Limited, and now a 2024 WRX Premium. I bought the '24 VB WRX back in July. So, roughly 22 years or so of owning Subaru's.. yeah, I'm a fanboy. I still have that 2001 Outback SUS (262k miles!) The 2001 Outback and 2006 Impreza each had the infamous head gaskets issues that many NA EJ25 engines were plagued with. Had to have the head gaskets replaced twice in the 2001 Outback. First replacement failed prematurely due to dealership not installing them correctly. Or so I was told, anywho. Good times!
At least you know the issues. The rest is good and maintained Subarus last a long time.
As a Subaru technician, I can confirm that most of the time it is THE OWNER. Now am I vouching for Subaru as the pillar of manufacturing? God no. They are not my first pick honestly. The cars I see on a daily basis will definitely show that a lot of owners do not take care of their cars. It’s unfortunate really. I deal with more than just Subaru’s in my shop, and the non-Subaru that come in do tend to (not always) be in better shape.
Yea the shop I'm working at I have seen a lot of easily avoidable stuff. I've also seen work that dealerships have done and it's bad , man.
@@HeavyMetalWRX I can agree with that. I have dealerships purposely send cars to us to work on cars because they don’t have techs that should work on them properly or that are honestly far gone. We reset all used cars to factory before putting on lot, and anything that’s aftermarket we don’t fix. That’s on the customer to have fixed. We have all cars go through an X-ray scanner that does a blue light for rust and takes a full 3d scan as well as pictures of all cars pre-service, we do a walkthrough with pictures and video walkthrough ourselves, take pictures and video of all things we see before touching and after fixing. We take no chances. Thankfully we also have a lot of both Master and Subaru Master techs as well as retired techs that either have worked with VSC and Red Bull or just raced and built sports cars.
So a Japanese car with the maintenance appetite of a German car. Got it. I'll just go German.
It would help if the dealers didn't tell customers to do an oil change every 10k
@@cryxbaby2250 Don’t know what dealership you go to, however they have been saying daily normal conditions between 3k-6k on all synthetic for years. (2014 is when they started truly swapping over) 6k is the max for daily normal driving, and 3k for harsh driving. With conventional 3-4k in most. And this is directly from Subaru. Very few cars went up to a max of 7500 average back in 11-14 and those were daily non-sports cars with a normalized daily design with a synthetic as well.
Wrx are reliable cars. The drivers are not. Nobody is launching Foresters from every stoplight
It seems like 90% of the time I hear someone complaining about wrx being unreliable, the person is the problem.
Not only is nobody launching Foresters, nobody driving Foresters will even drive the speed limit. Outback are not much better. Right up there with Prius drivers.
Best quote of the day!
@@diallo1347 yeah exactly. I see post after post of cars needing a clutch within 75k miles. I mean what the hell are you doing with it? lol. Cars just mysteriously have reliability issues when they are performance oriented and draw a younger crowd
Literally saw a WRX launch from a stoplight yesterday
*Looks over at my VA WRX in the garage with a spun rod bearing
My 2015 VA spun a bearing too.. Sold it and bought a VB. 🤷 😏
Aw man, time for you to join us 😂
A big upgrade for sure!
Looks at my 2003 wrx with 200k miles with 2 transmission and 3 motors
I have an OBW, and a Solterra. The Solterra is a good car, with clearance and x-mode, that is electric. We do 80% of our driving in the Solterra, going to school, work and running errands. Long road trips and offroad we take the OBW.
i have a 2008 subaru impreza hatch, and i love the thing, super reliable for Canadian winters, and while i see trucks and SUVs struggling on snowy/icy roads, I'm just zooming by them. I LOVE SUBARUS! i hope they bring back the sti in a hatch tho 😁
I was shocked that Consumer Reports LOVED the WRX. I figured a Yabbo car (myself included) would be the antithesis of the safe, secure cars they usually rate highly.
My favorite quote from their road test is that they "enjoyed" the pops on lift-throttle during shifts.
We have been Toyota owners for decades until the plandemic…an incompetent mechanic killed my 2008 Corolla didn’t change the transmission cooling lines correctly I had that car for 15 years never had a problem with it, we still have a 2010 V6 Tacoma that thing is bulletproof. Anyway I digress we switched to Subaru 3 years ago we are leasing them not a problem with any of them we had a 2022 Outback and we just leased a 2025 Forester and my son still has his 2022 Legacy. The wife and I definitely would like to try a WRX TS. Yes with any car you have to keep up on the maintenance I have a feeling I’m going to get into an argument with the dealer about changing the CVT transmission fluid in the Legacy we are going to buy that car outright Subaru America says no but Subaru Japan says yes change it every 36,000 miles I’m going with Japan.
Someone getting paid off 😂
Haha idk new car was #1 but the rest was rough haha
On a Subaru engine issue the complete engine has to be removed. Not just the heads. For example valve issues head gasket issues. I've replaced the head gasket on Honda and Toyotas just the head is removed not so on Subaru
Agree. Nissan should be last
Biggest problem with Subaru is the weak ring lans and modified cars. What's the point of owning a Subaru if your not going to modify it. You like walking I guess
Currently driving a 2014 Forester XT with 275000km and just spent over 800 fixing the control arms, which just wear out commonly, and now I have a recent P0016 code. Hard to believe they are #1, even if I do technically love the brand and my Forester XT.
I have 2 subaru for 4 years, one daily crosstrek at 110k mile, no issue at all except several wheel hub but it is easy to replace, one 2020 STI for track day only with 15000 miles, but I track it for 4 years already, no issue as well except I broke one axle by hit a curb, engine wise no issue, gear box no issue, I have a AP1 s2000 as well for autox use and to be honest s2000 burn more oil than my EJ LOL, my EJ literally burn 0 to nothing oil.
Important to remember that 5 models use the exact same engine as the WRX in some capacity including the Outback, Ascent, Impreza
I just got my VB back for the 35th time. 2 trans rebuilds. Clutch , 2 throwout bearings (separate timlines), just got it back for a STI shift assembly. Altenator, A.C. compessor. It goes on and on. Should have bought an A3. I have 6G in parts waiting. 22-30k miles. Still not modified because SOA will find a way to screw you.
The WRX, STI and BRZ are far more reliable than they are believed to be! Look, guys mod and tune their cars to oblivion and get surprised when something goes wrong. But Subaru is a good brand.
I drive a 2010 Subaru WRX that I purchased recently and it runs amazingly.
I had a 2015 wrx i got new before the 23. I was struggling a lot during those years, sometimes never changing oil for 10k+ miles. Never had a problem or part replaced other than an 02 sensor or brakes during the 120k miles i owned it. Traded it in for the 23 and modded it after 4k miles
Wow 19k with no oil change. I Mena as long as it had oil haha
My last new Toyota was junk & the most problematic vehicle I have owned in over 40 years & 11 new vehicles during that time. Purchased my first Mazda in early 2022 to replace it & have been happy with that (no problems/issues/defects). Not a fan of Subaru styling & won't buy any vehicle with a belt/chain design CVT in it.
Toyota has not done much on their security, they get stolen here like crazy. Won't touch a Toyota, otherwise great vehicles.
Got a second hand VB, love it. Previous VA was also secondhand. Was airborne 9 times with it...no issues....nada. awesome cars😊😊
People modding poorly and blowing up is likely a big skew. I have a BRZ first gen and planning on adding a purple premium WRX for activities…and following the manual page by page
Mazda consistently a sleeper brand in reliability
They are very reliable (as long as you don't count head gaskets)
Or their CVTs. Or their manual transmissions. They are reliable except for the motors and transmissions.
*5MT second gears were excluded from these results
It amazes me how Subaru just basically overlooks wrx and brz owners when it comes to warranty work. They just want to sell them and not have anything to do with fixing them. If I have a problem getting my wrx fixed over the next few years it will be war. I paid a decent amount of money for the Subaru gold warranty. If they don’t want to warranty the cars they shouldn’t offer extended warranties.
They did not consider cars that owners ABUSE
Only if you plan on head gaskets as scheduled maintenance 😅 for a Subaru. I own an automotive repair shop.
It is ❤
I wouldn't buy another subaru. The headgasket thing is not just a joke. If they dont start dumping oil, they start drinking coolant. Their CVTs and headgaskets are on their way out by 120K miles and by then I'm sure your cats will be starting to throw P0420 codes. Then you're looking at a 6K bill.
How could they be #1 if WRXs have bad head gaskets?!
*Sarcasm intended
Did Subaru get better, or everyone else get worse.🤔
I think Subaru has gotten better since they got all the cars on the global platform and added more features. Even 2015 Subarus were lacking compared to the competition.
Combination for sure...Toyota is worse, honda is worse.
I think everyone got worse. I have a 2025 Forester that has 3k miles and SOA is telling me I need a new CVT. The small displacement turbo, hybrid, and EV trend has hurt the auto industry thanks to government mandates. Subaru has been slow to adapt, so they are doing better than others.
@@jparker1823 Well said
As a owner of three Subarus.....I don't beleive it's number one. I'll take it....but I don't believe it. 😅
This us USED vehicle data, so a snapshot from 2014 - 2019 so survey on more perception of their ownership experience. JD Power has said that data more than 3 years out is polluted after that point with variables of ownership good and bad - that they cannot even use it reliably at that point. It is a nice to know but not very relavant today except to see the rise and fall of brands since then.
@@GlennLaycock what portion of this information are you saying is used car and not usable data?
When he says the gr Corolla and type r aren’t there. I think he’s forgetting that it’s a trim. Not a separate car.
Corolla and civic are def there.
I'm surprised Subaru maintenance costs were so far down low on that list. Is it the AC and spark plugs dragging us down, because everything else is pretty typical.
Consumer Reports doesn't know what a head gasket is.
It may not specifically include the WRX. But what does the WRX have that is so much different than the rest of the lineup? The engine is shared, the drivetrain is shared, the infotainment is shared, pretty much everything worth noting is shared. So what would make the WRX any less reliable? Other than them being driven like a racecar full of vape clouds by their immature drivers.
It would only affect the used position of the listing. Most used WRX are abused. New rating wouldn't be affected.
Plus because no base model, values of them are rising everywhere
C'mon folks! We all know this list is garbage if BMW is at #1.
Subaru brand loyalty has gone down because of Toyota’s influence taking away the purists. I refuse to buy anything CVT or anything with the eyesight system. I have an 07 Impreza and an 08 Outback XT, both manual. Our other car is an 84 Volvo 240, so you can see what kind of cars I think are good. Would I buy another Subaru or Volvo? Yes but I would also buy a Saab or Suzuki or something stick shift from before 2013. Anything I can find that just feels old and solid.
No, I have a Subaru, the CVT suck, it always performs at a subpar level, it doesn't break, but its years behind Toyota's hybrid cvt. It's the sole weak spot in the entire line up, I hate cvts.
WRX owners getting tunes from "Dominic's Spicy Tunz Shop" has lots to do with their bad reputation 😆
Wait awais. When is showed all the subaru models it said impreza. If it say Impreza doesnt that include the wrx and sti? Because they all are still impreza just sport version
@@ReefyBmx at this time it does not. The Impreza just shows the US based hatchback CVT model only.
i mean these days, the wrx is for sure reliable no? i could be wrong, but i thought any significant failure points have been smoothed out by now
Me with a WRX STI and 3 motors and 6 head gasket jobs begs to differ 😂
Edit: yeah I was like “No way they’re including the WRX”
I have a 97 v3 sti still on it's original motor, nearly 30 years old now.
So let's talk about those exhaust heat shields that sound like poo on most 5+ year old Subarus...
Incoming upset “ But but headgasket” jokers!
If you Take the silly over used stereotype away. You’ll see what Subaru is actually is, great car brand! Well done Subaru 👍🏼
now, you know...
I have all 3 , subaru d worst
Dog inspected;Dog approved 😄
Mazda's quality has gone way up as well. The new CX70/90 is being compared to Lexus in terms of quality.
😂 Mazda
@@powertools2375 Yeah, I was shocked too.
My 2011 wrx was not reliable 😅
Helllll nah bro. How about them spun rod bearings. I'll take a honda every day
Same basic boxer engine
Toyota and Honda are slipping
Toyota is in freefall. Honda is right behind them. Sad .
N/a subarus not turbo subarus
Great, next year prices will triple when after their ego inflates even higher.
They rated the wrx the most reliable sports car last year.
I dont think I'd call a 3500Lb 4 door car a sports car
Paid shill. LOL
This isn't all that surprising. Subaru is an excellent manufacturer.
I hear that the VB wrx is "best" wrx made. If so, my '24 WRX will be first & last slowbaru ever. Cant wait to pay it off. I honestly liked my 2020 mirage more.
It really is the best WRX so far in terms of mechanical design and options. People still have qualms about the looks but it doesn't take away from the driving experience.
you leave the same comment on all the videos? Get a life my guy.
wonder how much subaru paid consumer reports to write that 🤣🤣💀
Brahhhhhhhh thats soooo funnyy
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Toyota/Lexus went DEI/WOKE...so there went the quality, especially the V6 that went in the Tundra/Sequoia.