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2009 Subaru Impreza transmission problems

The 2009 Subaru Impreza has 30 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 20% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

30

Transmission complaints

20%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

What owners report

WELDS ATTACHING THE CLUTCH PEDAL TO THE FIREWALL BROKE. THE CLUTCH IS NOW NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO ENGAGE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL MOVES 3/4 OF AN INCH WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC, THE CAR IS NOW AT RISK OF LOSING ABILITY TO BRAKE IF THE WELDS COMPLETELY DETACH FROM THE…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · September 2, 2013

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2009 Subaru Impreza have?

NHTSA has 30 complaints about the 2009 Subaru Impreza transmission — 20% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.