2009 Subaru Impreza WRX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Impreza WRX years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX. That is the most of any Impreza WRX model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (6 complaints, 100%), typically at around 5,867 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner 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 WRX 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 | 6 | 100% | 5,867 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2009 Subaru Impreza WRX recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX.
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.
Tl*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…
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…
Engine failure. *tr
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…
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…
Other Subaru Impreza WRX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Impreza WRX | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Impreza WRX model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.