2009 Subaru Impreza problems
Owners have filed 149 complaints about the 2009 Subaru Impreza with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 20.1% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of structure at 14.8%.
Complaints149
Crashes6
Fires3
Injuries4
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 20.1% · 30
Structure 14.8% · 22
Service brakes 9.4% · 14
Engine 8.7% · 13
Air bags 8.1% · 12
Electrical system 6.0% · 9
Vehicle speed control 6.0% · 9
Unknown or other 4.7% · 7
Severity
Of those complaints, 6 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire and 4 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 12 model years of the Subaru Impreza in this data, 2009 sits 9th by complaint volume. 2013 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 6 in the last three years against 36 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 64,765 miles.
In owners' own words
Welds attaching the clutch pedal to the firewall broke. The clutch is now nearly impossible to engage and the brake pedal moves 3/4 of an inch when the clutch pedal is depressed. According to the mechanic, the car is now at risk of losing ability to brake if the welds completely detach from the firewall. The welds hold the entire pedal assembly in place. Power train · reported at 60,000 miles
For the second time the car stalled while in motion. After the first time we had reported to galles & davies Subaru in abq, nm on 9.17.09. They did the inspection and were not able to find the reason. Also we have still recurring problems with noises from air intake, which has been repaired 4 times(!). Power train · reported at 1,925 miles
09 Wrx hatch, when the clutch is depressed it will make a creaking noise. Upon further inspection, the firewall flexes a lot while the clutch is pressed in. It is getting louder and is starting to affect the brake pedal by moving it everytime the clutch is depressed. Power train · reported at 60,238 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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