2009 Subaru Impreza STI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Impreza STI years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Subaru Impreza STI. That ranks 2nd out of 2 Impreza STI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 10,300 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Subaru Impreza STI problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 67% | 10,300 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% | 300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Subaru Impreza STI recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Subaru Impreza STI.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
White smoke when start up, and smoke in the oil when car is running, possible blown ring land due to weak design, compression test needed to tell. *kb
Passenger air bag does not turn on when passenger sits on it. The passenger weighs 105 pounds but if someone from 120 pounds and up it turns on. The 105 pound passenger has to bounce up and down to get the air bag to turn on sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. *tr
Piston ringland failure after 10k miles on brand new 2009 subaru impreza sti. Entire engine being replaced by subaru under warranty. *tr
Other Subaru Impreza STI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 Impreza STI | 33 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Subaru Impreza STI?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, air bags problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Subaru Impreza STI?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 Subaru Impreza STI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Impreza STI model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.