2009 Subaru WRX transmission problems
The 2009 Subaru WRX has 34 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 47% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
34
Transmission complaints
47%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“[REDACTED]CLUTCH SPOT WELDS[REDACTED] AFTER REPLACING 2 CLUTCHES AND HEARING A CLICKING NOISE I TOOK IT TO A SUBARU SHOP. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE SPOT WELDS ON THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE ARE STARTING TO BREAK LOOSE FROM THE FIREWALL. I THEN RECEIVED A SAFETY BULLETIN FROM SUBARU ABOUT THE SPOT WELDS.…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2009 Subaru WRX have?
NHTSA has 34 complaints about the 2009 Subaru WRX transmission — 47% 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.