VIN Decoder Results

JF1VA1J66G8800962

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

SUBARU

Vehicle Model

WRX

Vehicle Trim

Limited + MR

Additional Information

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Vehicle Descriptor

JF1VA1J6*G8

Manufacturer Name

SUBARU CORPORATION

Model Year

2016

Plant City

OTA

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

JAPAN

Plant Company Name

Main Plant

Plant State

GUNMA

Note

MR = Moonroof

Body Class

Sedan/Saloon

Doors

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Transmission Style

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

Drive Type

AWD/All-Wheel Drive

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

2000

Displacement (CI)

122.0474881894

Displacement (L)

Engine Model

2.0 DIB Turbo

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Turbo

Yes

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Curtain Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Knee Air Bag Locations

Driver Seat Only

Side Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

VIN Breakdown

JF1 World Manufacturer Identifier

VA1J6 Vehicle Descriptor Section

6 Check Digit

G8800962 Vehicle Identifier Section

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall Rating

N/A

Frontal Crash

N/A

Side Crash

N/A

Data Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program

EPA Fuel Economy

City

18 MPG

Highway

24 MPG

Combined

21 MPG

Annual Fuel Cost

$3,900

CO2 Emissions

420.0 g/mi

Fuel Type

Premium

Safety Recalls (3 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2016 SUBARU WRX

Source

NHTSA Database

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Outback vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Impreza vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to April 14, 2015, XV Crosstrek vehicles manufact...

Consequence: If the automatic pre-collision braking system does not function as intended, the vehicle will not react to an obstacle in its path, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the driver assist system, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Suba

Campaign: 15V366000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 WRX vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 21, 2015, and Forester 2.0XT vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 20, 2015. The turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall.

Consequence: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the turbocharger air intake duct, and replace it as necessary, free of charge, depending on the lot number found on the duct. The recall began Apri

Campaign: 16V162000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2021 WRX vehicles. The backup light switch may corrode and become inoperative, which can result in the backup lights not illuminating and the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is in reverse.

Consequence: Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the backup light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-8

Campaign: 22V522000

Owner Complaints (34)

Total Complaints

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

"The Seconary Air Injection pump stayed on for days. Burnt a hole in the side, relay possibly damaged, and now setting off other components and computers."

ODI #11611157

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

"Driving and a loud explosion, sound, like a gunshot then a ton of pinging. The sunroof exploded and glass flew down my car and chipped a bunch of paint."

ODI #11574934

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