2009 Subaru WRX Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA has 33 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2009 Subaru WRX, 80% of all 41 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest transmission complaint count among 21 WRX model years. Median mileage at failure: 65,845 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 33
- 80% of 41
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 65,845 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2009 Subaru WRX transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 21, 2013, latest Jan 14, 2018.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2009 Subaru WRX
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by WRX model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2009 Subaru WRX have transmission problems?
- NHTSA has 33 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2009 Subaru WRX, 80% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 65,845 miles.
- Which Subaru WRX year has the most transmission complaints?
- The 2008 Subaru WRX has the most transmission complaints (48), compared with 33 for the 2009.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2009 Subaru WRX?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Subaru WRX is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.