Subaru WRX (GD/GG, 2002-2007): First steps mods
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What are the best first steps mods for the Subaru WRX (GD/GG, 2002-2007)?
It depends on the car’s condition and how you use it. These are the 1 first steps build entry we have sourced for this car: Check GD WRX recalls by VIN first (Reported). Each lists caveats, related problems and sources so you can match it to your goal.
Check GD WRX recalls by VIN first Reported
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup before buying or modifying. Recalls for the Impreza (incl. WRX) in these years cover Takata passenger airbag inflators (2004-07), front lower control arm corrosion in salt states (STI excluded), the 2006 passenger occupant detection wiring, and the 2002-03 wagon rear gate stays. WRX-only campaigns cover a cold-weather fuel line leak (2002-03) and the cruise control cable (2002-04).
Caveats: Several records name the Impreza rather than the WRX; they are listed here only where the recall scope covers WRX trims, worded Impreza (incl. WRX). Coverage depends on the VIN and, for some, the state the car is registered in. A used car may already have had remedies done.
Related issues: Recall: Takata passenger airbag inflators, Impreza (incl. WRX) 2004-07, Recall: front lower control arms can rust through in salt-belt states, Impreza (incl. WRX) 2002-07, Recall: fuel can leak at the delivery line in cold weather (2002-03 WRX), Recall: cruise control cable can hold the throttle open (2002-04 WRX), Recall: wagon rear gate stay stud can break, Impreza (incl. WRX) wagons 2002-03, Recall: passenger occupant detection wiring can be pinched, Impreza (incl. WRX) 2006
Sources (7)
- NHTSA recall record 11V-464 (2002-07 Impreza (incl. WRX; STI excluded) and others: front lower control arm corrosion) — NHTSA recalls API (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- NHTSA recall record 09V-468 (2002-03 Impreza WRX: cold-weather fuel leak at delivery line) — NHTSA recalls API (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- NHTSA recall record 04V-128 (2002-04 Impreza WRX 2.0 turbo, plus Legacy/Outback: cruise control cable) — NHTSA recalls API (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- NHTSA recall record 08V-135 (2002-03 Impreza wagons (incl. WRX wagon): rear gate stay stud) — NHTSA recalls API (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- NHTSA recall record 07V-043 (2006 Impreza (incl. WRX) and Forester: occupant detection harness) — NHTSA recalls API (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- NHTSA recall record 15V-323 (2004-05 Impreza (incl. WRX): Takata passenger inflator) — NHTSA recalls API (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- NHTSA recall record 20V-001 (2004-14 WRX/STI and others: Takata replacement inflators, zone A) — NHTSA recalls API (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
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