2009 Subaru WRX Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 32%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Subaru WRX, 32% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 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.
“The firewall on my Subaru WRX hatchback is flexing so bad that my clutch will not fully engage nor disengage. I feel that it is a huge safety issues to myself and my family/friends that live in the vehicle due to the fact that my brake pedal or clutch pedal could penetrate the firewall due to the flexing/cracking. The firewall flex is preventing my car from getting routine service that is scheduled in the owners manual. …”
NHTSA complaint #10955642, filed 2017-02, 109,000 miles“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“On my 2009 Subaru impreza WRX, I've dealt with a squeaky clutch pedal for quite some time, close to 30k miles now. Within the past 5k miles, a clicking sound has occurred at the same time and within the past 1k miles the sound has grown significantly worse with a grinding sound in addition to all previous sounds. Upon further inspection the entire pedal bracket assembly moves upon clutch or brake pedal engagement. In addition, clutch cylinder moves when it should be static. …”
NHTSA complaint #10559412, filed 2014-01, 56,740 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“First at all merry christmas! Ill try my best to describe what happened with the car. Its 5 speed manual transmission . On my way home to see my family for christmas heard loud pop sound from under the dash. Kinda scared me but after the inspection didn't see any damage. Turned the engine on again but noticed right away that my clutch pedal doesn't feel the same. ( I have stock clutch and transmission) right now clutch pedal makes squeezing noise, and my brake pedal moves when I push the clutch pedal . …”
NHTSA complaint #10557206, filed 2013-12, 61,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11022304Aug 11, 2025This bulletin provides information on paint codes for vehicles in the 2026 line up.
- 10232851Feb 7, 2013Front Door Glass Does Not Close Properly
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 7% |
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 4 | 8% |
| 2014 | 1 | 17% |
| 2013 | 1 | 14% |
| 2009 | 13 | 32% |
| 2008 | 26 | 40% |
| 2006 | 1 | 7% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2009 Subaru WRX
33 complaintsBrakes
11 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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