2009 Subaru Impreza WRX Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 5,867miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 6 complaints (100% of the total). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 5,867 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling6 100%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “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 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,870 and 6,194 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10111069Dec 27, 2016Engine cooling. This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the internal contact portion of the oil pressure switch to increase durability
Other model years of the Subaru Impreza WRX
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 6 | 5,867 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Subaru Impreza WRX model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 6 complaints (100% of the total).
Has the 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 5,867 miles and the middle half falls between 3,870 and 6,194 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.