2009 Subaru Impreza Problems & Complaints

Most common 2009 Subaru Impreza problems

• Transmission & drivetrain~65,000 miles
  3029%
• Body & structure~90,000 miles
  2221%
• Engine & cooling~72,000 miles
  2019%
• Brakes~95,000 miles
  1514%
• Air bags~78,000 miles
  1212%
• Speed control & acceleration~52,000 miles
  99%
• Electrical system~60,000 miles
  88%
• Fuel & propulsion system~65,000 miles
  88%
• Other / not specified~130,000 miles
  77%
• Wheels & tires~141,000 miles
  44%
• Windows, wipers & sunroof~37,000 miles
  44%
• Lights~39,000 miles
  33%
• Stability & traction control~61,000 miles
  33%
• Seat belts
  22%
• Steering~72,000 miles
  11%
• Seats
  11%

Share of the 104 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

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2009 Subaru Impreza recalls (14)

What 2009 Subaru Impreza owners say

Transmission & drivetrain all 30 →

The contact owns a 2009 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the transmission failed to properly shift. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road and shut off the vehicle. Once the contact restarted the vehicle, the vehicle started operating normally; however, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the clutch pedal bracket had fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was under recall however, the recall had expired. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 54,000.

The clutch pedal on my 2009 wrx constantly requires adjustment to enable the release of the clamp pressure on the driven plate of the clutch assembly when the clutch foot pedal is depressed. Upon investigating a creaking noise, I noticed that the entire clutch pedal bracket assembly (attached to the forward firewall) shifts approx 1/4 inch to the left and down each time the clutch pedal is activated. This clutch pedal bracket assembly has three broken spot welds securing the clutch pedal bracket to the forward firewall. From the outside of the firewall, underneath the driver's side windshield wiper, I confirmed the manufacturer's spot welds are pulling away from the firewall each time the clutch pedal is depressed. …

Body & structure all 22 →

I called Subaru almost 5 months ago when I came across there was a recall on brakes since we were having the issue of the brakes flashing and the vehicle not shifting. Manufacturer recall #: wue90 on 2-28-19. NHTSA recall #: 19V149000. When I called they said they did not have the parts yet to fix. On 8-29-19 the car was in an accident and brakes light was chiming and flashing earlier and May be related to why it did not stop in time and was involced in a rear end crash when driver in front slammed on brakes. A auto shop then tells me after the car was reported in the accident sommers Subaru called them on 9-4-19 to tell the car had a brake safety recall. I have made a previous complaint about this vehicle on 4-19-19. Complaint # 11197303

Excessive body flex when turning right, can feel air coming in. I recently noticed that my windshield was cracked. The weird thing about this crack is that the cracks started at the very top of the windshield, dead center where the roof meets the windshield. When I inspected the crack to see if a rock had hit it, the crack is absolutely smooth with no chip in it. I immediately thought of the excessive body flex as being the cause. I also have the same clutch issues of getting the car into reverse. My clutch also makes a popping noise when shifting and releasing the clutch. I noticed this immediately after purchasing it and informed the service department and was told that they couldn't any issue and inferred that I wasn't driving the car properly. …

Engine & cooling all 20 →

The head gaskets have failed multiple times with this vehicle within a 6 month timeframe. The head gaskets have been a reported recall issue for other models of Subaru Impreza's except the non-turbo ones which this one is. The shop where is has been repaired at repairs several Subaru's that are non-turbo models monthly due to blown head gaskets. The head gasket failure in my vehicle has caused other components to fail, i.e. the radiator, power steering rack and 2 catalytic converters. I have all of my receipts for the repairs that where a direct result of the head gaskets being blown twice within 6 months and the total spent was $4,558.53 the car cost $5750.00 to buy.

This is a problem about a 2009 Subaru Impreza outback sport wagon, which only had 105,000 miles on it and found out the oil leaked is due to head gasket is already leaked. The Subaru dealer, planet Subaru, had a repair quote for $2,000.00. Did research about the issue, and found that this is an ongoing problem and that the engines are known to consume too much oil between oil changes. Subaru has a class action lawsuit against them for the same problem but not the specific year of vehicle.however, had contact Subaru few times but Subaru customer service decline to assist and suggest stay away from Subaru.

2009 Subaru Impreza engines & fuel economy

EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.