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05-22-2009, 11:08 AM | #226 |
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Tea Cup. Sorry that my problem is a 2008 but same engine, same problem, just a carry over. Sorry to waste your time.
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05-23-2009, 03:26 AM | #227 |
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so is everyone on this site with 09 wrx having this problem?? is there a way of finding out 09 owners that dont have this problem or would it be to early to tell since its a new car?
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05-23-2009, 06:32 AM | #228 |
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I haven't had any issues so far. 8,800 miles and 07/08 build date.
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05-23-2009, 07:34 AM | #229 |
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All of your questions are answered in the first post. No, not every 09 WRX has had the problem so far, even those within the "problem" build date range (07/08-09/08). Everything, though, is really just a guess (including what the problem build date range is), which is based on the data we've tracked in the list. We don't know anything else other than what is in the list because Subaru isn't talking.
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05-23-2009, 07:54 AM | #230 |
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Mine @ 2,800 501xxx
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05-23-2009, 08:02 AM | #231 |
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05-23-2009, 10:54 AM | #232 |
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hey, I am not on your list
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05-23-2009, 11:18 AM | #233 |
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Spun rod bearing, dealer replaced the long block inside a week.
Stock, sounded like the various youtube videos documenting spun rod bearing. |
05-23-2009, 11:39 AM | #234 |
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05-23-2009, 11:40 AM | #235 |
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05-26-2009, 07:56 PM | #236 |
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I've got a 09 WRX 5 Door with a 8219XX VIN and Feb/09 build date that I picked up on May 5th and I'm wondering if I'm going to be immune to this engine failure issue...
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05-26-2009, 08:05 PM | #237 |
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nobody knows if you'll be immune. But the evidence so far is that the only cars with the problem are those built in July-September 08, so you really shouldn't worry about it one bit, in my opinion.
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05-28-2009, 03:53 PM | #238 |
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hey i just found this list mine just started knocking on sunday...my car is in the shop they are replacing the long block so i dont have the build date but heres the last 6 of the vin
800661 its an 09 wrx premium edition hatch with almost 4800 miles on it |
05-28-2009, 03:57 PM | #239 |
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let us know what the dealer says and if they replace it under warranty. Any mods?
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05-28-2009, 03:58 PM | #240 |
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The second engine in my car hit 10,000 miles yesterday: so far so good.
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05-28-2009, 10:15 PM | #241 |
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yep they called subaru corporate and they are replacing it for free...subaru has to know something is going on i live in buffalo and west herr was the dealership they are actually calling in a specialist for me and he is supposed to be one of the best enginers in the states for subarus so he will be installing it for me...idk i am def kinda pissed you pay all this money for this car and the thing ****s out on you subarus reputaition is starting to go down hill they need to start focusing on them building them correctly and stop trying to compete with the evo
and no i had no mods done to my car always 93 octane gas and mobile one full synthetic |
05-29-2009, 02:21 AM | #242 | |
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05-29-2009, 11:28 AM | #243 |
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so is it safe to look at the new 09 wrx hatches? i recently lost MY00 L and I was looking into the new WRX 5 dr. I know we can't be certain, but I really don't want to make a $25k problem and have a decommissioned car for a while. Sorry if this post is just to rant, but I was really looking forward to picking up the 09.
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05-29-2009, 01:55 PM | #244 | |
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05-29-2009, 02:01 PM | #245 | |
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05-29-2009, 02:30 PM | #246 |
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My opinion is that Subaru has fixed the issue and the new batches are good. You see most problems in July-Sept. 08, just get one with a newer build date.
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05-29-2009, 08:50 PM | #247 |
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Not sure how applicable the issue is to the 08 STI engine issues (the Engine code and typical problems are the same) but i have one VIN 825226 MFD 01/08. No engine issues yet, did the ECU reflash recall around 4500 mi (was staying away from the redline prior) and I'm about to start modding.
Going to be probably ending with a intake, turboback, alc injection, front mount and street tune. (Probably just over 400whp with the alc injection) Is she gonna blow? |
05-30-2009, 09:17 AM | #248 | |
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06-10-2009, 01:54 PM | #249 |
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My engine finally succumbed to the Knock last night. At the dealership currently, waiting on a call back. Just recently put the SPT cat back on.
Type: Sedan Miles: 8,100 VIN: 500XXX Build: 07/08 |
06-10-2009, 06:17 PM | #250 |
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Engine failure today, confirmed by dealer today, bearing failure on rod #1. Replacement engine being ordered under warranty:
2009 5-door WRX 2350 miles Built 08/08 VIN: ...804698 1000 mile drive in under 4k RPM, 93 Octane fuel used, always carefully warmed up and cooled down. Last edited by Penti; 06-10-2009 at 06:18 PM. Reason: Added model year |
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