Subaru Impreza owners have reported 4 problems related to engine rattling and whining sounds (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Subaru Impreza based on all problems reported for the Impreza.
Code p0021 popped up shortly after engine had rattling noise and shut down. Sound of cilynder and head rubbing as engine is running with very loud screeching.
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Tl the contact owns a 2012 Subaru Impreza. While driving, the contact heard a rattling noise coming from the engine and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact was afraid to drive the vehicle. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 18v772000 (engine and engine, cooling). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called metrowest Subaru at (508) 651-2000 (located at 948 worcester st, natick, MA 01760) and was informed that they could only perform two repairs per week. The contact had to schedule an appointment for September of 2019. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Vehicle will not start after an extended period of attempts. Appears to happen most often when vehicle is parked (either indoors or outside) for more than several hours. Car will crank over for 10+ seconds and will not start. After multiple attempts, car has started eventually. Have communicated with dealer and sia offices that I have noticed the car will make whirring noises that come from the back rh side of vehicle - and also a clicking noise near center of dash when turned off and sitting. This will go on for over 5 minutes at a time, which must drain battery since car is not turned on or engine running. Was told by dealer that this is the emission system "purging" itself - and is considered normal for this vehicle. Sia offices confirmed this and also stated that nothing is noted in the current owners manual which explains this feature. My concern is that the car is unable to start when required to - and am guessing that it might be related to this unusual feature. . . . Regardless of origin, safety issue with car not starting and being ready to operate when normal starting procedures are followed.
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2008 Subaru Impreza. Consumer states problem with vehicle clutch
the consumer stated there was a screeching/rubbing noise when the clutch was applied and a loud pop noise from neutral to 1st gear. The vehicle would pop out of 6th gear at high speeds. The engine made a loud rattle noise on cold starts, the right rear window washer was inoperable, the passenger air bag occasionally did not recognize a passenger in the seat. The hood was loose and rattled, the right rear door was difficult to close, the left rear wheel studs would not secure the lug nut, the battery and power steering pump was pumping.
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