2009 Subaru WRX Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 12%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,301miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2009 Subaru WRX, 12% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,301 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 purchased this vehicle about 100 miles from my residence. I drove it home from the dealership and within 2 hours of driving I heard a loud whipping noise from underneath the hood. Sounded like a belt snapped and I knew something was wrong. …”
NHTSA complaint #10579242, filed 2014-04, 74,301 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 three spot welds securing the clutch pedal bracket to the forward firewall were broken. From the outside of the firewall, just under the windshield wipers, I saw the spot welds pulling away from the firewall every time the clutch pedal was depressed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10724146, filed 2015-06, 34,000 miles“This is the well known and documented firewall weld issue for the pedal bracket. The welds have broken and the pedal bracket now shifts when I press down on the clutch. It makes a loud popping noise as well as creaking and squeaking. If left unchecked, the issue will worsen and the entire bracket may break off while driving, causing a huge safety concern. Subaru needs to be forced to recall this and pay to fix all of them.”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 43% |
| 2023 | 1 | 11% |
| 2022 | 5 | 20% |
| 2021 | 2 | 15% |
| 2020 | 2 | 11% |
| 2019 | 7 | 23% |
| 2018 | 8 | 19% |
| 2017 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 6 | 19% |
| 2015 | 5 | 10% |
| 2013 | 1 | 14% |
| 2009 | 5 | 12% |
| 2008 | 10 | 15% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2009 Subaru WRX
33 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsBrakes
11 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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