Body Problems of Subaru Impreza Wrx - part 2

Clutch started making a creaking noise when pressing in and out. Shifting gears has also become more difficult like the clutch isn't fully engaging and disengaging. I also noticed the whole assembly shifts (clutch and brake pedals) when pressing down on the clutch. Turns out the spot welds on the bracket that hold the assembly are completely broken, causing flex to the clutch and brake assembly. If that bracket rips off, could lose braking power. This is unsafe and needs to be recalled.

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The clutch pedal and clutch is not operating properly when depressed. The pedals shift when the clutch pedal is depressed and makes a popping sound every time that originates from the fire wall / bulk head. My car has been repaired once before at just under 40,000mi at a Subaru dealer as authorized by Subaru of America and know it has 100,000mi and the issue has come back. This is a structural flaw that can and will lead to a accident with the 2008 and newer Subaru wrx's if it is not addressed and fixed by Subaru. If Subaru is not willing to repair the bracket weld issue and replace the clutch due to improper engagement I will let the welds fail and allow the clutch pedal and brake pedal fall to the floor board and try to control the crash as best as possible. Then I will proceed to file a law suit on the bases that Subaru knows of the issue and meant to cause due harm to the vehicle operator and the population of America.

Brake/clutch bracket weld failure. Brake/clutch pedal assembly is lose. 3 of the 5 spotwelds holding the brake/clutch assembly have failed. This causes the brakes to feel mushy and the clutch difficult to depress and difficult to engage and disengage the clutch. The brakes may fail if the other two welds brake.

The clutch pedal on my 2008wrx makes a loud creaking/clicking noise every time it's depressed. When I investigated the noise, I noticed that the entire clutch pedal bracket assembly (attached to the forward firewall) shifts approx 1/4 inch every time the clutch pedal is depressed. I found that the three spot welds securing the clutch pedal bracket to the forward firewall were broken. From the outside of the firewall, just under the windshield wipers, I saw the spot welds pulling away from the firewall every time the clutch pedal was depressed. This allows the entire clutch pedal bracket assembly to move, causing the creaking noise. If the bracket completely separates from the firewall, the clutch may become completely inoperative - especially dangerous while driving. This also has increased wear on my transmission gears and synchros.

I was sitting in traffic when I pushed down on clutch pedal and realized I had no clutch. I had to rev car to 2,500 rpm to put in gear to drive. Then every time I came to a stop the car felt wired to stop. As I looked by my feet I noticed my clutch and brake pedal was moving quite freely to side to side. It was to late in day to take car to dealer and being a mechanic I checked car out myself. That's when I saw that the bracket that is welded to my firewall broke completely off. After dealing with Subaru and the dealer for a week now I have to pay $500 to have them fix the car as a courtesy they said. There are hundreds of complaints of this issue and what if I was on the highway and had to stop suddenly when this happened. I could have caused a major accident. Why do I have to pay to fix the flaw in the structural integrity of my vehicle that can cause an accident!.

After having the car for a few weeks I noticed the clutch pedal started making noises. I investigated and found that the clutch master cylinder was moving a lot for a part that should not move. I did a little research online and on forums and found that many other owners of the vehicle had similar problems. The welds on the firewall have cracked. It cause my brake pedal to shift whenever I depress the clutch pedal. It also has gotten so bad that shifting into gear at any speed over the 3400 rpm range becomes very difficult and in some case impossible! I drive to and from work 60 miles a day 5 days a week and have not modified the car in any way since I purchased the vehicle. The winter season is coming up and this will be my first winter with the car. I would hope the cold weather does not make the situation worse but is highly likely! this issue has caused stopping and shifting problems. I would not like this issue to cause a possibility that something can go wrong during this upcoming winter to make my car fail drastically in performance and land me in a hospital or worse. Please I advise you to address this issue as many other owners of this vehicle are having the same problems. Others have attempted to re weld but found that it is costly and only a temporary fix until it breaks again.

I was driving slowly through my neighborhood, put in the clutch and heard a loud crack. I couldnt figure out what it was so after taking a quick look I kept driving. Every time I put the clutch in I heard a loud creak or squeak. It got worse over the next months. Yesterday, I realized that the firewall had cracked where the clutch and brake pedal mount. The metal flexes when clutching or braking. If I use the clutch I can see the brake pedal move about half an inch back. I do not believe this allows the clutch to fully depress and I think that if I have to make an emergency stop the crack could get worse and tear not allowing the car to stop at all.

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The clutch pedal makes a loud pop or click sound accompanied by a creaking sound every time the clutch pedal is depressed. Upon further inspection the brake pedal moves to the left at the same time the clutch pedal is depressed. From the engine compartment, it is visible where the metal has broken where the spot welds hold the pedal bracket to the firewall. If the rest of the welded spots break, the brakes and clutch may become inoperable during driving, potentially causing an acciedent.

2009 Subaru wrx. Noticed that there was a loud clicking noise when the clutch was pressed. Upon investigation, the clutch pedal assembly had sheared off the firewall causing the plate and brake/clutch pedals to move sideways. Upon investigation of removing wiper cowling, noticed that three welds had broken thru the firewall and entire clutch master cylinder was moving in the engine bay. Dash had to be removed and pedal assembly bracket had to be re-welded and reinforced.

I have been noticing a creaking and popping noise from my clutch/brake pedal assay for some time now and have found it to be the brace that holds the clutch and brake pedal to the firewall of vehicle is spot welded in 2 places at top of bracket and the spot welds have cracked and broken and the brace now moves around and the clutch and brake pedal bind and stick. I have since noticed it getting worse and noticed the 4 spot welds on the bottom of the brace have cracked and broken also. As a auto technician I see problems with vehicle all the time and this is a huge safety concern if the brace as to break off completely the vehicle would loose braking capabilities and the ability for the clutch to disengage the engine from the transmission in an emergency I have noticed on multiple forums that there are a lot of owners with the same problem. I feel as Subaru should perform a recall/repair for this issue as to not have vehicles being unsafe to drive. If needed I can supply pictures of my vehicle and the point of failure.

Metal on metal popping started for apparently no reason. Intermittent, inconsistent and difficult to replicate. Noise stopped after warmer weather started. Noticeable changes in shifting begin to occur. Approximately three months later, shifting begins to become difficult. Synchronization of gears when shifting begins to fault and gear scratching can be heard. Still inconsistent, no immediate indication repairs are needed. Several weeks go by and suddenly shifting is extremely difficult. Gear matching and synchronization is no longer smooth and scratches gears often. Often not possible to shift in to reverse while car is running. It has now been identified that the spot welding that holds the clutch pedal assembly has broken free from the mounting points under the dashboard. The entire pedal assembly now bends and flexes preventing proper clutch play and throw, preventing clutch from completely disengaging transmission.

The clutch pedal on my 2008 Impreza Wrx feels gritty and makes a loud creaking noise every time it's depressed. When I investigated the noise, I noticed that the entire clutch pedal bracket assembly (attached to the forward firewall) shifts approx 1/4 inch every time the clutch pedal is depressed. I found that the three spot welds securing the clutch pedal bracket to the forward firewall were broken. From the outside of the firewall, just under the windshield wipers, I saw the spot welds pulling away from the firewall every time the clutch pedal was depressed. This allows the entire clutch pedal bracket assembly to move, causing the creaking noise. If the bracket completely separates from the firewall, the clutch may become completely inoperative - especially dangerous while driving.

The body is deteriorating so fast. I laugh at the Subaru commercial where the parents give their kids the old car. I would not trust the old Subaru to keep my children safe. I've had to replace the frame, and am letting the body rust. The sickening smell of fumes like gas in the winter are horrible. When I keep the Subaru in the garage, it makes my whole house toxic with fumes. Subaru will not honor the recall on it, because I am in ohio, and ohio is not a "cold-weather" state, but do they realize we have tons of snow and frigid temperatures in the winter. I can't stand by Subaru no longer, but cannot afford a new car. When I do, it will not be a Subaru.

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