2018 Subaru WRX Electrical System
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Parasitic battery drain. Car is rendered inoperable after periods of non use. The batter has been replaced and the problem persists.
Battery dies and vehicle is unable to start after short periods of being turned off. This has left me stranded in unsafe areas and can pose a major safety hazard. Vehicle has been inspected and no issues found by Subaru dealer. No warning lights or other notifications, vehicle simply does not start.
The contact owns a 2018 Subaru WRX. The contact stated that the vehicle had been parked in the garage during the winter months and while attempting to drive the vehicle, the vehicle would not start. The contact stated he charged the battery and he was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that the failure persisted, and he replaced the battery himself. However, the failure reoccurred, and he was unable to restart the vehicle. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.
BATTERY DRAINING BEGINNING IN DECEMBER 2019 BUT STILL EXISTS
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The 2018 Subaru WRX has 4 Electrical System complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.