Major Problems with Subaru BRZ - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Subaru BRZ model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2013, for instance, is the worst year for the BRZ. Older BRZ vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Subaru BRZ problems by years

Worst Subaru BRZ Problems

SERVICE BRAKES
2013 Subaru BRZ August 15, 2013 Mileage: 2000 miles

Rear lights leak and fill with half inch atleast of water, subaru's idea of a fix is let it evaporate, it takes weeks to evaporate and in the mean time your brake lights are fogged up making them less effective and duller, also the water can short out the light. they keep replacing with parts that are and have the exact same issue. in other words this is a chronic perpetual problem and they refuse to redesign the lights. started the first rain we got when i owned the lemon, and it continues thru now 6/2016. no end in sight!! ...

ENGINE
2013 Subaru BRZ March 11, 2019 Mileage: 77000 miles

So the tech did my recall, after the recall, it was idling weird and acting stupid, the cam gear sprocket died and needed to be replaced, it got replaced and was running fine with no issues. took it on the test drive they were was looking at the vvt angles, and everything was looking good then he was at 5-6k rpm making sure it was good then oil pressure dropped vvt went crazy, and it rod knocked. brzs have been having issues non stop after recalls. in motion.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2013 Subaru BRZ June 12, 2013 Mileage: 2000 miles

Chirping/squeaking sound possibly from the engine's high pressure fuel pump noise occurs upon de-acceleration at 28mph w/ car in neutral see subaru tsb 2013my brz no. 09-54-12r dated 10/03/12. *tr

What is the most common problem with Subaru BRZ?

Overall the worst problem with Subaru BRZ relates to ENGINE problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific BRZ years that are prone to issues with these components.

ENGINE 31 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 5 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 3 VISIBILITY/WIPER 3 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 3 STRUCTURE 2 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2 VISIBILITY 1 STEERING 1 POWER TRAIN 1 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 1 SEATS 1 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 1 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 1 SERVICE BRAKES 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

The information about Subaru BRZ common problems is powered by the NHTSA official reports, recalls, and safety issues. Our algorithms turn raw data into structured categories and charts.

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