2009 Subaru Impreza engine problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2009 Subaru Impreza — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The head gaskets have failed multiple times with this vehicle within a 6 month timeframe. The head gaskets have been a reported recall issue for other models of Subaru Impreza's except the non-turbo ones which this one is. The shop where is has been repaired at repairs several Subaru's that are…”
filed Aug 23, 2022
“Motor went out with 72000 miles while on the highway driving. Transfer case bearings shot. Power steering rack done and firewall has cracked for a 2nd time. Subaru are probably the most unsafe vehicles on the road.”
filed Dec 21, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Impreza years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Impreza | 2 | 6% |
| 2020 Impreza | 3 | 4% |
| 2019 Impreza | 8 | 4% |
| 2018 Impreza | 11 | 7% |
| 2017 Impreza | 14 | 11% |
| 2016 Impreza | 3 | 4% |
| 2015 Impreza | 10 | 13% |
| 2014 Impreza | 20 | 19% |
| 2013 Impreza | 74 | 30% |
| 2012 Impreza | 55 | 23% |
| 2011 Impreza | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 Impreza | 7 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Subaru Impreza
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.