2009 Subaru Impreza STIProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2009 Subaru Impreza STI, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 17, 2011. Updated daily.
Where the 2009 Subaru Impreza STI has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2009 Subaru Impreza STI recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2009 vs. every other Impreza STI year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Impreza STI median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
What Impreza STI owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHITE SMOKE WHEN START UP, AND SMOKE IN THE OIL WHEN CAR IS RUNNING, POSSIBLE BLOWN RING LAND DUE TO WEAK DESIGN, COMPRESSION TEST NEEDED TO TELL. *KB
PISTON RINGLAND FAILURE AFTER 10K MILES ON BRAND NEW 2009 SUBARU IMPREZA STI. ENTIRE ENGINE BEING REPLACED BY SUBARU UNDER WARRANTY. *TR
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