| Issue ID | 1576779 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11222896 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | IMPREZA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 25/05/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2009 subaru with less than 100,000 has a head gasket linking onto catalitic converter. Had same problem with 2005 impreza with 95,000 miles . When i bought 2009 i wait was told problem had been resolved. Obviously not ! Now i have to pay 1,600 dollars to have it repaired. Not happy with subaru,will not buy another one. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 98000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CRESSON, PA |
| VIN pattern | JF1GH60669HXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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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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