2008 Subaru Impreza engine problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 Subaru Impreza — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Blew 3 valve gaskets within two weeks after buying car. Blew 2 tires within 2 months of having the car. They 'fixed' an oil control valve and then it needed another. Sway bar links needed replaced, cv joints need replaced, brake pads are extremely low. Ac doesn't work. Had to buy all new tires.”
filed Aug 11, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 subaru impreza. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated and the traction control system failed due to the design of the engine valves. As a result, the contact was unable to drive the vehicle in snowy weather. An independent mechanic diagnosed that…”
filed Jan 3, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 08V460000 · Sep 11, 2008
Engine problems in other Impreza years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Impreza | 2 | 6% |
| 2020 Impreza | 3 | 4% |
| 2019 Impreza | 8 | 4% |
| 2018 Impreza | 11 | 7% |
| 2017 Impreza | 14 | 11% |
| 2016 Impreza | 3 | 4% |
| 2015 Impreza | 10 | 13% |
| 2014 Impreza | 20 | 19% |
| 2013 Impreza | 74 | 30% |
| 2012 Impreza | 55 | 23% |
| 2011 Impreza | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 Impreza | 7 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Subaru Impreza
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.