# 2009 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport - Heat shield **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** subaru\ **Created:** [January 2, 2020, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-impreza-outback-sport-heat-shield/155734 "2020-01-02T15:10:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![CarrieBeall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/46a35a/32.png) [@CarrieBeall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarrieBeall)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2020, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-impreza-outback-sport-heat-shield/155734/1 "2020-01-02T15:10:31Z")
My car’s heat shield has had degradation of the insulation that goes between it and my engine/exhaust. The Subaru dealer I take it to for regular maintenance has told me a new one is what I need in order for the rattling noise to go away. Is this a common problem for a 10-year old Subaru? It seems like an expensive fix of around $400 to replace it! ---
**Author:** ![GorehamJ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/gorehamj/32/24103_2.png) [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2020, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-impreza-outback-sport-heat-shield/155734/2 "2020-01-02T21:28:05Z")
I would say it is common. Many of that vintage had heat shields with spot welds that would give and then the thing would rattle like a marble in a can. I suggest you try some local shops to see of the price can be any better. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2020, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-impreza-outback-sport-heat-shield/155734/3 "2020-01-02T21:29:53Z")
> [@GorehamJ](#): > > I suggest you try some local shops to see of the price can be any better. I would suggest that the OP visit some local **muffler/exhaust** shops.