2009 Subaru WRX Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 27%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,986miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Subaru WRX, 27% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,986 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“When I bought the car from the used car lot I noticed the clutch pedal when being pressed and depressed made a squeaking noise. I figured it was probably lack of lubrication so I went ahead and lubricated the pedal assembly and the noise stayed the same. Couple months go by and the noise got much louder and sometimes a loud pop would occur. Recently I did some research and found out that many other WRX owners have had the same issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10654643, filed 2014-11, 72,000 miles“I was driving slowly through my neighborhood, put in the clutch and heard a loud crack. I couldn't figure out what it was so after taking a quick look I kept driving. Every time I put the clutch in I heard a loud creak or squeak. It got worse over the next months. Yesterday, I realized that the firewall had cracked where the clutch and brake pedal mount. The metal flexes when clutching or braking. If I use the clutch I can see the brake pedal move about half an inch back. …”
NHTSA complaint #10536808, filed 2013-08, 47,000 miles“My car has been experiencing a loud squeaking and clicking when shifting and brake pedal moves when clutch is depressed. This is a know defect in the firewall in which the firewall is very thin and flexes when the clutch is depressed causing the spot welds that hold the clutch/brake bracket to separate frome the firewall. This causes the brake pedal to move. It also can potentially prevent the clutch from disengaging while driving. Subaru is not recalling this known defect but they did acknowledge the issue as it was the mechanic that informed me of this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10955555, filed 2017-02, 80,000 miles“The clutch pedal on my 2009 WRX makes a loud creaking noise every time it's depressed. When I investigated the noise, I noticed that the entire clutch pedal bracket assembly (attached to the forward firewall) shifts approx 1/4 inch every time the clutch pedal is depressed. I found that the spot welds securing the clutch pedal bracket to the forward firewall seem to be broken. This allows the entire clutch pedal bracket assembly to move, causing the creaking noise. I am afraid that if the problem gets worse the clutch will fail to disengage completely. …”
NHTSA complaint #10588125, filed 2014-05, 58,000 miles“On december 23rd, I had my son, take his Subaru WRX to brown's Subaru in manassas, va for an oil & filter change and to have fixed an annoying click sound which occurs each time the clutch pedal is depressed. Brown's determined that the clutch mounting to the firewall was cracked and would have to be fixed or the clutch & brake pedals would break away. I researched the clutch problem last night. The crack in the mounting of the clutch to the firewall is a defect known to Subaru of america. All WRX's from 2008 forward have this issue no recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10557410, filed 2013-12, 75,986 milesRelated recalls
- 19V149000Feb 28, 2019Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans…Covers: Subaru WRX 2008–2014, Impreza 2008–2016, Crosstrek 2013–2017 +1 more
- 14V830000Dec 31, 2014Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Impreza, 2008-2014 WRX and STI, and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, currently, or…Covers: Subaru WRX 2008–2014, WRX STI 2008–2014, Forester 2009–2013 +1 more
- 14V311000Jun 10, 2014Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy, 2008-2011 Impreza and 2008-2014 Impreza WRX/STI, and 2009-2013…Covers: Subaru WRX 2008–2014, WRX STI 2008–2014, Legacy 2005–2009 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 11018903May 6, 2025"The repair instructions previously provided in the WQK-47 recall bulletin as been updated, the WQQ-52 recall will involve applying additional anti-corrosion material to the…
- 11002725Jun 25, 2024This bulletin provides diagnosis and procedure information to be applied when diagnosing potential fluid leaks on front and rear brake calipers. This information has been…
- 10176028May 26, 2020This service Information bulletin provides precautions to follow when servicing the Brembo brake calipers utilized on the models listed. Because of their aluminum construction…
- 10168589Nov 8, 2019"Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, and WRX vehicles to replace the brake lamp switch. A total of 1,303,530 U.S. vehicles will be…
- 10163525Jul 11, 2019This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from…
- 10161815May 8, 2019Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, and WRX vehicles to replace the brake lamp switch. A total of 1,303,530 U.S. vehicles will be…
- 10154419Jan 25, 2019This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from…
- 10093626Oct 12, 2015This bulletin announces a design change to the stop light switch to reduce the possibility of improper illumination of the abs and/or vdc warning lamp with resulting dtcs c1531…
- 10141514Apr 24, 2015Annoucment to UPDATE ? Subaru Recall Campaign WQQ?52 Brake Line Corrosion
- 10080880Jan 26, 2015This recall is being issued as a result of incomplete repair instructions provided in the impreza and forester repair procedure for the wqk-47 brake line corrosion recall.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 7% |
| 2023 | 2 | 22% |
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 11% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 4% |
| 2016 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 | 3 | 50% |
| 2013 | 2 | 29% |
| 2009 | 11 | 27% |
| 2008 | 25 | 38% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 20 | 33% |
| 2002 | 80 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2009 Subaru WRX
33 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Subaru WRX
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology