2024 Subaru WRXFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Midsize CarsAll-Wheel Drive
City
19
MPG
Highway
26
MPG
Combined
22
MPG

Trim Comparison

Manual 6-spd
Premium
City
19
Hwy
26
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,700/yr
Automatic (AV-S8)
Premium
City
18
Hwy
25
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,900/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,700

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-6,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
408 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
13.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
6-speed Manual
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2.4L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,061/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,062/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,651/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,820/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,083/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,075/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,812/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,149/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,962/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,033/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 22 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2024 SUBARU WRX 4 DR AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability9.0%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
13
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems13 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 13 owner complaints for the 2024 Subaru WRX. Top reported issues include advanced safety (adas), power train and structure. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Advanced Safety (ADAS)
2
Power Train
2
Structure
1
Engine
1
Visibility / Wipers
1
Brakes
1

2024 Subaru WRX problems by category: Advanced Safety (ADAS): 2 complaints, Power Train: 2 complaints, Structure: 1 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 1 complaints, Brakes: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

StructureFiled: 12/17/2025ODI#11705637
The component failing is the side skirts or, as officially described in the Subaru parts diagram, the „Side Spoiler“. It can also be found as part numbers 96051, and 96051A. It can be easily visually …
Advanced Safety (ADAS)Filed: 10/02/2025ODI#11691100
I understand that every manufacturer is racing to get these vehicles autonomous or something similar to it and I can fully appreciate a world that would be as I'm sick of distracted drivers as it is t…
Power TrainFiled: 05/14/2025ODI#11660985
Driving kids home from school and while making a left hand turn through a large intersection, when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear I heard an immediate pop and then it lost all power in third while soun…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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