Table 1 shows nine common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2009 Subaru Impreza. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine failure (three problems).
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. Read details...
I bought a brand new Subaru Impreza on July 27, 2009 from Subaru dealer, grand Subaru, at bensenville, IL 60106 for $18,000 with warranty for 30-60k miles. It broke down when it had just 9,221 miles on it showing "engine failure" on Nov. 09, 2010. Read details...
Head gasket failure at 80,000 miles. Leaked out 1. 5 quarts of oil on road trip Read details...