| Issue ID | 751522 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10295689 |
| Manufacurer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | IMPREZA WRX |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 30/09/09 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2009 subaru impreza wrx. He stated that while driving 40 mph the engine started to make a noise while approaching a stop sign and shut off. He was able to restart the vehicle and drive to an authorized dealer; however, the noise became louder and more frequent and the vehicle continued to stall. The vehicle was towed to the dealer at their expense. The dealer confirmed that the engine was destroyed and could not be repaired. The dealer also stated that before the vehicle left the factory that the engine was not inspected prior to being installed in the vehicle. The engine was replaced per the warranty. The failure mileage was 1400 and the current mileage was 1600. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1400 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MARINA DE REY, CA |
| VIN pattern | JF1GE76689GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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