Subaru Impreza WRX Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Subaru Impreza WRX (2009–2009) that have at least 5 complaints. 2009 has the most, with 6. Across all years, the part named most often is engine cooling (6 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Impreza WRX model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 6 | 5,867 | 0 | 1 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Engine cooling6 100%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
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). …”
NHTSA complaint #10267401, filed 2009-04, 9,300 milesOther Subaru models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology