2009 Subaru Impreza power train problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2009 Subaru Impreza — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2009 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the transmission failed to properly shift. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road and shut off the vehicle. Once the contact restarted the vehicle, the vehicle…”
filed Jul 17, 2023
“09 wrx hatch, when the clutch is depressed it will make a creaking noise. Upon further inspection, the firewall flexes a lot while the clutch is pressed in. It is getting louder and is starting to affect the brake pedal by moving it everytime the clutch is depressed.”
filed Jul 20, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.
SubaruNet Announcement (R · Other · issued May 4, 2026This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures.
03-97-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 24, 2026
Power Train problems in other Impreza years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Impreza | 2 | 7% |
| 2019 Impreza | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 Impreza | 4 | 3% |
| 2017 Impreza | 5 | 4% |
| 2016 Impreza | 13 | 17% |
| 2015 Impreza | 11 | 14% |
| 2014 Impreza | 9 | 8% |
| 2013 Impreza | 23 | 9% |
| 2012 Impreza | 26 | 11% |
| 2011 Impreza | 6 | 11% |
| 2010 Impreza | 5 | 11% |
| 2008 Impreza | 59 | 34% |
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.