2009 Subaru Impreza engine problems

Filed Aug 23, 2022 · Engine · RI

The head gaskets have failed multiple times with this vehicle within a 6 month timeframe. The head gaskets have been a reported recall issue for other models of Subaru Impreza's except the non-turbo ones which this one is. The shop where is has been repaired at repairs several Subaru's that are non-turbo models monthly due to blown head gaskets. The head gasket failure in my vehicle has caused other components to fail, i.e. the radiator, power steering rack and 2 catalytic converters. I have all of my receipts for the repairs that where a direct result of the head gaskets being blown twice within 6 months and the total spent was $4,558.53 the car cost $5750.00 to buy.

Filed Feb 10, 2020 · Engine · 80,000 miles · ID

Head gasket failure at 80,000 miles. Leaked out 1.5 quarts of oil on road trip

Filed Dec 21, 2019 · Engine, Steering · 72,000 miles · MD

Motor went out with 72000 miles while on the highway driving. Transfer case bearings shot. Power steering rack done and firewall has cracked for a 2nd time. Subaru are probably the most unsafe vehicles on the road.

Filed Jun 27, 2019 · Engine · 98,000 miles · PA

2009 subaru with less than 100,000 has a head gasket linking onto catalitic converter.had same problem with 2005 impreza with 95,000 miles .when I bought 2009 I wait was told problem had been resolved.obviously not ! Now I have to pay 1,600 dollars to have it repaired.not happy with subaru,will not buy another one.

Filed May 30, 2019 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · WI

The o2 sensor was replaced by resale dealer, after filling car with gas the check engine, traction control, and flashing cruise control light came on. Sensor was rechecked by dealer, and it is okay, codes wiped and reset. Car was filled with gas, lights came back on after commuting back home. Drove until there was 1/4 tank left, lights went off, filled back up with gas all the lights came back on. Sensor still tests back as the problem, but the sensor is okay.

Filed May 10, 2019 · Engine · DC

2009 subaru impreza. Consumer writes in regards to failed head gasket. *ld

Filed Apr 19, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 141,000 miles · WI

Takata recall and safety recall wue90 the federal safety agency campaign: 19v149000 brake lamp switch. On april 4th, 2019 I called multiple dealers for this recall and the takata recall and they could not get me in until may 11th for airbag and the brake recall they do not have parts yet for it and the cars brake light is on. The last week and a half the brakes have been goofy and light illuminated which is part of the recall. Monday while driving on the highway at 55mph the rear passenger tire blew. Car has been towed because it appears part of the ABS system has broke and pierced the brand new tire!

Filed Mar 13, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 128,060 miles · VA

When I brought my 2009 subaru impreza into colonial subaru (in va) 2 weeks ago, there were many issues, but I didn't know the cause or if they were related. The strangest thing was all the issues started occurring out of nowhere over the past 4 months. My uncle is a certified subaru mechanic in nj and has been servicing my car since I bought it in 2013. I also took meticulous care of it for the past 5 years, and it was running perfectly until now. There was nothing wrong with it when he looked at it in sept. And it passed nj inspection in oct. Then between oct and feb (only 4 months), it's falling apart and needs a new engine and catalytic converter? I also didn't know until researching the issues (right before I took it into colonial) that there were still 2 open recalls on it ' brake line and air bags (I wasn't driving my car a lot at the time of the recalls because I was unemployed, and never even heard about them, so I had no idea). When I took the car to colonial, I asked for the free diagnostic and recall repairs, but also told them everything that was wrong. The full list I gave to them is in the attached doc. They lied about the real problems, my car was towed to hyman brothers subaru, they found the cause of the catalytic converter damage (head gasket leak), but then refused to diagnose the other critical problems that are proven links to the new brake light switch recall...which causes an electricity flow interruption (clearly spelled out in the new recall), that is documented and proven to cause electrolysis (mutating the chemical elements in the coolant making it highly corrosive, eat through the heater core connectors, leak out and damage the head gaskets (then leak coolant/oil into the catalytic converter). All needed repairs should be free of charge because they are a direct result of the faulty brake light switch interrupting the flow of electricity.

Filed May 25, 2018 · Engine · 105,000 miles · MA

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. Subaru has a class action lawsuit against them for the same problem but not the specific year of vehicle.however, had contact subaru few times but subaru customer service decline to assist and suggest stay away from subaru.

Filed Jul 19, 2017 · Engine · 120,000 miles · CT

I have a pretty bad oil leak. Mechanic said it's a failed head gasket. He did tell me that my car is too new with a lower than average mileage for it to have failed the way it did. He actually told me to complain to you guys and also fight with the dealership and subaru of north america because I should not be having this problem. He said it's all on them.