Question 1

Is the Subaru BRZ reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Subaru BRZ has 115 total NHTSA complaints across 5 model years. The most reliable years are 2016 (5 complaints), 2014 (8 complaints), 2017 (10 complaints). Years to avoid: 2013 (80 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Subaru BRZ should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2013 Subaru BRZ. The 2013 model has the most complaints (80) with the top issue being ENGINE.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Subaru BRZ?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Subaru BRZ are 2016 (5 complaints), 2014 (8 complaints), 2017 (10 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2022	12	The new 2022 Subaru BRZ's and Toyota GR86's have b...	Average
2017	10	2017 SUBARU BRZ LIMITED WITH PERFORMANCE PACKAGE W...	Above Average
2016	5	"TAKATA RECALL" FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW IS TEMPERME...	Excellent Reliability
2014	8	THIS MAY BE SIMILAR TO THE CURRENT RECALL POSTED F...	Above Average
2013	80	CHIRPING/SQUEAKING SOUND POSSIBLY FROM THE ENGINE'...	Avoid This Year

Subaru BRZ — All Years

Subaru BRZ — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid