Most common 2011 Subaru WRX STI problems
Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Subaru WRX STI complaints by model year
Best WRX STI years: 2014. Compare all years →
2011 Subaru WRX STI recalls (2)
Service brakes, hydraulic
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Impreza, 2008-2014 WRX and STI, and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York,…
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will apply an anti-corrosion wax to the four-way joint connector area of the brake line system, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2015.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy, 2008-2011 Impreza and 2008-2014 Impreza WRX/STI, and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New…
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will test the brake system by depressing the brake pedal and inspecting for brake fluid leaks.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 Subaru WRX STI a good car?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2011 WRX STI rates few complaints: 14% fewer complaints than a typical year of the WRX STI at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Subaru WRX STI?
The stability & traction control — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the wheels & tires (1) and brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2011 Subaru WRX STI have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2011 Subaru WRX STI, the most recent from December 31, 2014 (service brakes, hydraulic). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Subaru WRX STI?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2014. See the full Subaru WRX STI years comparison.
At what mileage do 2011 Subaru WRX STI problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 2,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.