2009 Subaru Impreza Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 9%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,118miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2009 Subaru Impreza, 9% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,118 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am experiencing issues with the firewall where everytime I depress the clutch the firewall flexes and it is making it difficult to shift gears under normal operation of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10585086, filed 2014-04, 44,100 miles“I had just turned and pushed on the gas to get up to speed-about 45mph. The car would not stop accelerating/revving. I was heading to a light turning red. I pushed on the brake as hard as I could and also but on the emergency break. Between the two, I overcame the acceleration. Once stopped, I put the car into neutral and then into park. At that point the acceleration finally stopped and the car seemed to reset itself. I took it in to be looked at-it had never done that before-very scary. I have heard of this problem with toyota's, but never subarus.”
NHTSA complaint #10882772, filed 2016-07, 91,000 miles“Subaru of america inc. Should recall 2008-2014 Impreza, Impreza wrx, and Impreza wrx sti. These vehicles just above the drivers feet, use 6 spots welds to hold a mounting bracket for the pedal assembly to the inside of the firewall.this design flaw, where the pedal mounting box is spot-welded to the firewall using only a handful of tiny spot welds is dangerous. …”
NHTSA complaint #11297167, filed 2020-01, 28,000 miles“The spot welds holding the clutch, brake and gas pedal assembly to the firewall failed entirely, allowing the pedal assembly to become detached from the vehicle and move toward the firewall with any pedal action. I was no longer able to disengage the clutch and the brakes delivered inconsistent performance.”
NHTSA complaint #10451567, filed 2012-03, 58,000 miles“The bracket that attaches the clutch and brake pedals to the inside firewall has separated from its spot welds and is causing a loud creaking noise, as well as difficulty with shifting gears, and decreased braking ability. Very dangerous situation as it affects your ability to control the vehicle properly.”
NHTSA complaint #10482115, filed 2012-10, 40,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 14% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 8 | 11% |
| 2015 | 6 | 8% |
| 2014 | 8 | 7% |
| 2013 | 13 | 5% |
| 2012 | 11 | 5% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 5 | 11% |
| 2009 | 9 | 9% |
| 2008 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 5% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 7% |
| 1999 | 2 | 9% |
| 1997 | 2 | 7% |
| 1995 | 2 | 4% |
| 1994 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2009 Subaru Impreza
30 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Subaru Impreza
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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