2009 Subaru Impreza engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 20 complaints for the 2009 Subaru Impreza, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 72,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 72,000 miles, and 41% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
2009 subaru impreza wrx wagon has 5960 miles was a new vehicle purchase in october 2009. Vehicle new car guidelines were followed as were the maintenance procedures. The vehicle engine I feel has a mechanical defect in the engine. The engine has spun a bearing blown a rod and damaged the crankshaft. This from what have researched is not an uncommon problem.
This is a problem about a 2009 subaru impreza outback sport wagon, which only had 105,000 miles on it and found out the oil leaked is due to head gasket is already leaked. The subaru dealer, planet subaru, had a repair quote for $2,000.00. Did research about the issue, and found that this is an ongoing problem and that the engines are known to consume too much oil between oil changes.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Subaru Impreza
- Drivetrain & axles 28 complaints
- Body & structure 22 complaints
- Brakes 15 complaints