Subaru Impreza Wrx owners have reported 167 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 19 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's clutch pedal/linkage (65 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (52 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Squeaky clutch pedal and whirring noise when clutch depressed Read details...
On February 3, 2026, while driving approximately 80 mph on interstate 10, the manual transmission shifter bypassed the 6th gear detent entirely and moved toward the reverse gear position, creating an immediate and severe safety hazard. Read details...
The contact owns a 2009 Subaru Impreza Wrx (n/a). The contact stated that while traveling approximately 70 mph, the vehicle had a loss of power as the speed reduced to 30 mph intermittently. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal but the vehicle failed to accelerate. Read details...
Premature clutch failure and throw out bearing failure with less that 50000 miles Read details...
The driver was shifting to second gear when all of a sudden he heard a pop, and was unable to change gears, preventing the vehicle from moving. Took vehicle to dealer for checkup, and results showed that second gear was broken, and needed to be replaced. Read details...