2009 SUBARU IMPREZA STI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 SUBARU IMPREZA STI
The 2009 SUBARU IMPREZA STI has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Subaru of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (2 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 SUBARU IMPREZA STI
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2009 SUBARU IMPREZA STI, potentially affecting up to 2,323 vehicles.
Recall 09E011000 — EQUIPMENT
| 2,323 vehicles affected
Defect: THULE, INC. IS RECALLING 2,323 OWNER-INSTALLED ROOF-MOUNTED FIT KITS, MODELS 3068 AND 3069, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2008 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2009 THAT ARE USED WITH THULE PODIUM FOOT PACKS, MODELS 460 AND 460R. THESE FIT KITS WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BOLT(S) USED TO SECURE THE FOOT TO THE VEHICLE WAS...
Consequence: THIS MAY RESULT IN THE BOLT(S) SNAPPING OFF DURING USE OR WITHOUT A LOAD. THE UNSECURED RACK AND LOAD CAN THEN COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING CREATING A POTENTIAL ROAD HAZARD, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: THULE WILL MAIL A RETRO FIT KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THULE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-238-2388.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 SUBARU IMPREZA STI
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 SUBARU IMPREZA STI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
PASSENGER AIR BAG DOES NOT TURN ON WHEN PASSENGER SITS ON IT. THE PASSENGER WEIGHS 105 POUNDS BUT IF SOMEONE FROM 120 POUNDS AND UP IT TURNS ON. THE 105 POUND PASSENGER HAS TO BOUNCE UP AND DOWN TO GET THE AIR BAG TO TURN ON SOMETIMES IT WORKS AND SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T. *TR
PISTON RINGLAND FAILURE AFTER 10K MILES ON BRAND NEW 2009 SUBARU IMPREZA STI. ENTIRE ENGINE BEING REPLACED BY SUBARU UNDER WARRANTY. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2009 SUBARU IMPREZA STI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 SUBARU IMPREZA STI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 SUBARU IMPREZA STI
Subaru of America, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2009 SUBARU IMPREZA STI. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
077112 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Revised Packing Material for the License Plate Lamp.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 SUBARU IMPREZA STI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUBARU IMPREZA STI
- 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA STI — 49 complaints
- 2009 SUBARU IMPREZA STI (current)
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