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2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 116 repairs.
2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (41%)
Chart based on 97 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Subaru WRX STI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| Subaru WRX STI in Texas, United States Jun 2009 - May 2014 | |||
| Mar 201238000 mi | replaced power steering pump replaced right rear power window motor | ||
| Feb 201350000 miUS $5000 | Engine failure | ||
| Jan 201449200 mi | In for repair for over a year. Subaru warrantied 2 full engine replacements during the period. It was worked on by two different dealers during the period. The first dealer was horrible. | ||
| Subaru WRX STI in California, United States Sep 2010 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Nov 201332100 mi | Power steering rack developed a serious leak, replaced by dealership under warranty. | ||
| Nov 201545000 mi | Sporadic check engine light caused by a seizing valve in the emissions system. The repair would have been $1500 but it should have been covered by an extended warranty. | ||
| Subaru WRX STI in Alberta, Canada Mar 2009 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Sep 20097440 mi | Fuel Door Release would not open occasionally. Dealer adjusted spring and lubricated release shaft. Now works fine. | ||
2009 Subaru WRX 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru WRX in Ohio, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 20109200 mi | The driver side switch for my heated seats is working it just rolls instead of clicks. They said on because the switch still operates properly. Huh? certainly hope so. The driver side switch for my heated seats is working it just rolls instead of clicks. They said on because the switch still operates properly. Huh? certainly hope so. | ||
| Subaru WRX in Michigan, United States Dec 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jan 201381000 miUS $550 | power steering rack leak | ||
| Mar 201383000 miUS $80 | Drivers side sun visor | ||
| Apr 201491300 miUS $8000 | Spun rod bearing, had to replace entire short block and do major service on the heads. New shortblock, machined & cleaned cylinder heads/cams/valves/etc, New variable valve timing controllers (AVCS or VVTI, whatever they're called), oil pan, pump, p | ||
| Aug 201494700 miUS $600 | Bushings for shifter worn out so shifter would rattle. Replaced shifter. | ||
| Nov 201498000 miUS $1500 | Clutch bracket welds separating from firewall, which would eventually result in inoperative clutch pedal. | ||
| Feb 201599000 miUS $450 | Steering fluid bubbling and severe shaking steering wheel Power steering pump failed. First had dealer replace pump. But wrong one, so got correct one and replaced it myself. | ||
| Jun 2015103000 mi | Power steering pump replaced again after reman part failed | ||
| Dec 2021145000 miUS $4500 | Valve problems. Valve job and machinist work on cylinder heads | ||
| Feb 2022150000 miUS $1100 | Avcs camshaft actuators replaced | ||
| Subaru WRX in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2009 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Oct 20094000 mi | Blown turn signal light bulb. | ||
| Subaru WRX in Colorado, United States Apr 2009 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Aug 20095303 mi | Engine failure (at 5,300 miles!). Engine spun a bearing and threw a rod. Block replaced under warranty. | ||
| Feb 20109700 mi | Rattles coming from A-pillars (driver and passenger side), as well as roof near sunroof. Dealer ordered new parts and will install when received. | ||
| Aug 201237700 miUS $400 | Clutch was replaced. Subaru paid for part of the repair since it happened at such low miles. Still very frustrating. | ||
| Sep 201238000 mi | Grinding when shifting into 3rd and 4th gears. Synchro's replaced under warranty. | ||
| Dec 201350000 miUS $90 | Turbo air intake housing was loose and rattling; dealer re-insulated and re-tightened to resolve problem. | ||
| Subaru WRX in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Aug 201131000 mi | Noticed AC was not as cold as it should be. Dealer noticed R134a was low. Added dye to the system and refilled. Was asked to bring car back when R134a was low. Traded in car (for a 2011 WRX), did not give dealer chance to resolve issue. | ||
| Subaru WRX in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Aug 201263800 mi | Took the car in for a squeaky clutch (possible broken spot welds). Subaru Dealership couldn't diagnose the problem. A Subaru rep is going to be contacted for guidance. | ||
| Apr 201370000 mi | Clutch still squeaking. | ||
| Subaru WRX in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2012 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jan 201346500 mi | Ipod connector stopped working | ||
| Jan 201457000 miUS $250 | power steering pump making noise, mech said it was sludged, flushed the entire system and replaced power steering belt | ||
2009 Subaru WRX 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru WRX in New Jersey, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 20104000 mi | Rear passenger window rolls up very slowly. Dealer oiled up the window and said it is a nonissue since they tested other WRXs and had the same slow window roll up | ||
| Subaru WRX in Illinois, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Jan 201116000 mi | Parking brake would not release. Determined a crack in the cable housing was allowing water in. At night with below 0 F temps the water froze. Diagnosing the problem was difficult because exhaust heat would thaw it after 2 miles. | ||
| Subaru WRX in New Jersey, United States Apr 2012 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Nov 201254000 mi | Clutch lever connected by the pedal. Lever pushing against clutch pedal was bent and clutch was not engaging correctly. Had to press the clutch all the way to the floor for gear changes. | ||
| Subaru WRX in Maryland, United States Sep 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 2015160000 miUS $2900 | Secondary air pump failure Intake valve replacement | ||
| Subaru WRX in Texas, United States Aug 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Sep 200910000 mi | Clutch, flywheel and throw-out bearing required replacement after 7800 miles. We told the dealer there was something wrong with the clutch at 2,500 miles but they ignored it. | ||
| Subaru WRX in California, United States Dec 2008 - May 2012 | |||
| Jan 201151000 miUS $100 | A/C Compressor failed. Quoted $560 for the part and $250 for 2.5 hours of labor. Paid $100 evaluation fee and declined repair. Living with issue for the time being. | ||
| Apr 201157000 miUS $150 | Ordered AC compressor from dealerpartsdirect.com. Paid for 2.5 hours of labor. | ||
| Feb 201278200 miUS $1450 | Clutch replacement | ||
| Subaru WRX in Texas, United States Jan 2010 - Oct 2010 | |||
| Feb 201018000 mi | After a squeaking wheel bearing/hub assembly was replaced, there developed a squeak during braking which sped up and slowed down with the vehicle speed. They heard it and did not fix it, then wrote "could not duplicate problem reported"...going back | ||
| Mar 201019000 mi | Gear assemblies for 1st and 2nd gear had locked up. The syncro's went out and the bushings inbetween the gears were jammed somehow. The clutch was also a little worn so that was replaced along with the gear assemblies, under warranty. | ||
| Oct 201029000 mi | Throw out bearing was making a high pitched squeak while clutch was engaged. | ||
| Subaru WRX in Florida, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Feb 201010000 miUS $8000 | Crankshaft bearing went bad. Outcome was that the vehicle needed a new engine. | ||
| Subaru WRX in Alberta, Canada Apr 2009 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Jun 201132240 mi | Sunroof wind noise. | ||
| Subaru WRX in British Columbia, Canada May 2009 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Sep 201043400 miC $100 | |||
| Jan 201148020 miC $100 | Water leak in roof from bad door seal. | ||
| Feb 2014111600 miC $550 | Leaking oil pump. Resulted in having to also having to replace timing belt as it was damaged from the oil. | ||
| Oct 2014130200 miC $2500 | Needed a new clutch, mechanical failure. | ||
| Subaru WRX in Washington, United States Jul 2009 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Aug 201226900 mi | Actuator on passenger door lock failed. Passenger door lock could be locked/unlocked from power locks, but manual switch would not unlock door. Dealer replaced actuator under warranty. Problem resolved on first attempt to fix. | ||
| May 201440000 mi | Noticed grinding while shifting to 4th gear. Dealer diagnosed 3-4 synchronizer failure and replaced synchro, shift fork, and gear set under powertrain warranty. I elected to replace clutch and flywheel with new parts (not under warranty) | ||
| Jul 201443000 miUS $250 | Faulty wiring in throttle position sensor put car into limp mode. Vehicle was towed to dealer, wiring was inspected, and faulty wire was repaired. | ||
| Sep 201554000 mi | Clutch made noise while disengaging. Transmission removed to diagnose. Odd rust observed on clutch cover. Throwout bearing fork, clutch cover, pivot, and clutch replaced under warranty from previous repair. | ||
| Nov 201666900 miUS $221 | Power locks on both driver side doors were not working. Replaced both driver-side door lock actuators. | ||
| Subaru WRX in Pennsylvania, United States May 2009 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jan 201035900 miUS $190 | |||
| Subaru WRX in New York, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2019 | |||
| Mar 201438000 miUS $100 | replaced front calipers | ||
| May 201439000 miUS $200 | Replace high mounted (3rd) brake light LED strip. I did it myself as the dealer wanted $280 plus labor & tax | ||
| May 201546000 miUS $75 | Replaced both sway bar stabilizer links on the front suspension | ||
| Sep 201547000 mi | Left front wheel bearing replaced | ||
| Feb 201858000 mi | Passenger side airbag replaced under warranty, Takata recall. | ||
| Subaru WRX in Michigan, United States Jun 2009 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Feb 20109300 mi | reving to 2500 rpm when pulling into driveway, with clutch engaged. Flashed memory. Problem went away, but now it is back. | ||
| Subaru WRX in California, United States May 2009 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Sep 201013000 miUS $2400 | Spun bearing. New short block. | ||
2009 Subaru Impreza 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Impreza in Colorado, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2016US $17 | Aux belt squeal+ lumpy steering, replaced belt and re-tightened. Problem resolved. | ||
| Dec 2016105000 mi | Wiper motor burned out. Replaced under "goodwill". | ||
| Jun 2017106000 miUS $3200 | Center differential wore out due to mismatched rim. Also preformed timing belt/ various other scheduled maintenance. | ||
| May 2018114000 miUS $2000 | Misc. Bearing failure within transmission. Dealer replaced with used unit | ||
| Jun 2018114000 miUS $180 | MAF is faulty and will require replacement. For reference the car stutters and bucks from 1k to ~3k rpm. Smooth idle and smooth breifly after disconnecting and reconnecting MAF. | ||
2009 Subaru Impreza 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Subaru Impreza in Ontario, Canada Oct 2011 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Dec 201129760 mi | Replaced a blown front left strut under warranty. | ||
| Apr 201453400 miC $700 | Radiator leak. Replaced radiator. Rear driver wheel leaking air. Replace tire. Check engine light p2096. Bad rear o2 sensor | ||
| Apr 201569720 miC $180 | Leaking transmission cooler lines replaced. | ||
| Aug 201574400 miC $1800 | head gasket blown and leaking on driver side | ||
| Subaru Impreza in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Sep 201142000 miUS $27 | exhaust system rattle, dealer adjusted mounts and clamps | ||
2009 Subaru Impreza 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Subaru Impreza in Indiana, United States Nov 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 201364000 miUS $630 | Alarm goes off periodically. Does not appear there is any external reason, i.e. attempted entry, for the alarm. | ||
| Subaru Impreza in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2009 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 201228000 mi | The rear brake light (driver's side) stopped working. It was covered under warranty. | ||
| Subaru Impreza in Maryland, United States Dec 2016 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Jun 2017118000 miUS $100 | Replaced brakes, pads, rotors. Check engine light came on due to catalytic converter running inefficiently. Car just passed emissions test. Catalytic converter still runs fine and so does the car, but it would need to be replaced to completely fix the problem. Check engine light was reset, but it came back on within a week due to the same problem. Subaru code is P0420. Driver decided to drive the car as is for now. Impreza model has 3 catalytic converters, all of which would need to be replaced to completely solve the issue. Repair would cost several thousand dollars. | ||
| Jul 2018130000 miUS $1102 | Code P0420, catalytic converter was replaced with after market part. Plugs and battery ok for now. Sun visor replaced. | ||
| Subaru Impreza in Illinois, United States Mar 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jul 201753000 miUS $660 | Radiator and hoses replaced | ||
| Subaru Impreza in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2014 - Mar 2020 | |||
| Sep 201570000 miUS $225 | AC refrigerant level very low, no issues found, recharged system and added leak detector | ||
| May 201675700 miUS $55 | Repaired loose heat shield | ||
2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Alberta, Canada Jun 2010 - Sep 2020 | |||
| Nov 2017109120 miC $500 | Had the driver side rear wheel bearing replaced. Item cost 302(cdn $) plus labour about 500$. Car was handling poorly, pulling at times. Assembly was quite loose I was told. | ||
| Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Washington, United States Mar 2011 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Nov 201568000 miUS $450 | Replaced plug wires | ||
| Jan 201669000 miUS $150 | CEL came on. Cyl 2 misfire. | ||
| Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in New York, United States Jun 2011 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Oct 201133300 mi | Rattle or vibration from shifter (5spd) at 4k rpm while in gear. Very noticeable, 100% repeatable. | ||
| Jan 201235200 mi | Front pillar rattles | ||
| Dec 201348000 miUS $150 | Front passenger side stabilizer bar end link broke. Replaced with new one. | ||
| Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Pennsylvania, United States May 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Aug 201128000 mi | Power Steering pump was replaced rear washer fluid nozzle was nonfunctional and replaced Power Steering pump was replaced rear washer fluid nozzle was nonfunctional and replaced | ||
| Jan 201236500 mi | i keep having problems with the power steering pump, steering was again stiff and noisy, replaced again | ||
| Jul 201244000 mi | replaced window regulator in passenger front window A/C compressor faulty, replaced | ||
| Jan 201336000 miUS $100 | early replacement of the battety | ||
| Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2009 - May 2016 | |||
| Jun 201275000 miUS $100 | Got a CEL, pulled a P1443 code. Usually the result of a loose gas cap or a leak in the evaporative system. After much trial and error, the gas cap was replaced. | ||
| May 2016145000 miUS $2000 | Cam seal failed, sprayed oil on the timing belt causing the belt to slip. The engine lost timing and the valves on cylinder 2 were damaged as a result. | ||
2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Quebec, Canada Apr 2011 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Nov 201225100 miC $1100 | Had to flush transmission oil after 40 000 km. Had to flush power steering oil too. Both oils had metal particles in and were gray-black. Shop suggested to change oil. | ||
| May 201327280 miC $850 | Rear right caliper was stuck (piston stuck). Disc was worn out because of brake overheating on highway. Shop suggested to replace the whole rear braking system which was done. | ||
| Jun 201327900 miC $230 | Cylinder missfire due to short in spark plug cable. Cable was replaced and the car now has its lowest ever recorded MPG. | ||
| Nov 201329220 miC $100 | Heat shield was loose under the car. | ||
| May 201536780 miC $300 | 3 rust spots repaired. | ||
| Jun 201641540 miC $200 | Oil valve near engine was rusted and leaked. Was replaced. | ||
| Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Quebec, Canada Jun 2010 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jun 201010540 mi | Heat shield defective (rattling). Heat shield replace under warranty. | ||
| Sep 201124180 mi | Whining noise from front differential (above 50km/h). Teardown revealed overtightened pinion & gear, and darkened bearings. All replaced under warranty. | ||
| Aug 201345260 mi | Front bearing noise evident. Diagnosed as front right wheel bearing, replaced under warranty. | ||
| Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2009 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Sep 201367000 miUS $1500 | Front suspension needed replacing | ||
| Jun 201589000 miUS $600 | Worn out front brakes. Frozen calipers. | ||
| Oct 201593500 miUS $300 | Repair to heat shield, rear view mirror. | ||
| Jan 201796000 miUS $3000 | Head gasket coolant leak | ||
| Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Washington, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 20091000 mi | Steering wheel is off slightly to the right, shop said they adjusted it but it feels like nothing has been done. | ||
| Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in New York, United States Dec 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Jan 201116000 mi | some sensor was not operating after leaving the car in the snow/ice for a month without running. Could have broken something myself while driving off too. Brought to the dealer and they replaced it all under warranty in an hour+. | ||
| Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Minnesota, United States Jul 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Aug 201131800 mi | Steering rack replacement. Steering rack replacement. | ||
2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jun 2015104000 miUS $956 | Entire exhaust including manifold was replaced. | ||
| Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Virginia, United States Aug 2016 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Aug 2016US $530 | It died. Needed to be replaced. I'm selling it. | ||
| Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Washington, United States Mar 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jul 201493200 miUS $675 | Engine light was on, was o2 sensors plus oil change, tires rotation and rear brakes worked on | ||
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