There are no safety recalls for the 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX, but owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
2009 Subaru Impreza WRX problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 6
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 5,970 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 1,400 miles · reported Dec 14, 2009
The contact owns a 2009 subaru impreza wrx. He stated that while driving 40 MPH the engine started to make a noise while approaching a stop sign and shut off. He was able to restart the vehicle and drive to an authorized dealer; however, the noise became louder and more frequent and the vehicle continued to stall. The vehicle was towed to the dealer at their expense. The dealer confirmed that the engine was destroyed and could not be repaired. The dealer also stated that before the vehicle left the factory that the engine was not inspected prior to being installed in the vehicle. The engine…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 5,970 miles · reported May 6, 2009
My 09 wrx, purchased in october, spun a bearing rod just over a month ago (Had 6001 miles on it at the time). I live at altitude (8200 FT) and drive a roughly paved mountain road each day. This is not good on my tires, not one bit. Mike shaw subaru in thorton, colorado has finally gotten around to fixing the car. Took them one month, and I had a rental car for one week, but, they replaced the turbo and engine. One major however here. Let me quote my mike shaw paperwork- that I refused to sign- "this repair is not covered by subaru's limited warranty due to the abusive or aggressive driving…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 3,870 miles · reported May 3, 2009
I purchased a 2009 subaru impreza wrx (Build date of 07/08) in september, 2008. On december 12, 2008 (W/ approx 3870 miles on the odometer) during my commute leaving work upon merging into traffic the vehicle exhibited a sudden loss of power. Thankfully at this time traffic was light and there was no accident. The vehicle at this time exhibited a rather pronounced cyclic knocking sound and harsh vibration. I was able to limp the vehicle to the home of a family member (Vehicle at this point had 3892 miles on the odometer); shortly thereafter the vehicle ceased to function entirely and could not…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 6,194 miles · reported May 3, 2009
There was no indication that a failure was going to occur before it happened. I had driven the car normally for almost 6 months. The engine began to make a loud knocking noise around 2000 RPM, sounding like metal hitting metal. Luckily for me, I was approaching a parking lot so I was able to pull over and have my car towed. I was told that if I had kept driving the car would have just stopped functioning entirely and left me stranded wherever it died. The failure, which turned out to be a spun bearing in the 2nd piston, was rectified by replacing the entire long block of the engine.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 9,300 miles · reported Apr 30, 2009
My 2009 subaru impreza wrx, which I use as a daily driver, had a major engine breakdown at about 9000 miles consisting of a loud knocking sound and extreme engine vibration. The symptoms were confirmed by my dealer as a spun rod bearing (#4). My engine and turbocharger were replaced under warranty (After a 24 day wait). Scheduled maintenance had been done prior to the failure (Oil changes). While the failure did not cause an immediate safety situation, as I was very close to home at the time, I feel that an issue like this could present an unsafe situation were it to happen on the many long…
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (6 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 5,970 miles.
Are Subaru recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Subaru dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.