2008 Subaru Impreza engine and engine cooling problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2008 Subaru Impreza — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 subaru impreza. While driving at 35 mph, there was smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact noticed oil leaking from the engine. The contact was an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the valve covers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired…”
filed May 13, 2015
“This 2008 subaru impreza has been plagued as have many others by a manufacturer chassis defect. The firewall/bulkhead between the driver and engine has 5 spot welds broken which initially are meant to secure the clutch and brake assembly. These weld breaks are a serious safety issue as they are…”
filed Nov 20, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 08V460000 · Sep 11, 2008
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Impreza years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Impreza | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 Impreza | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Impreza | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 Impreza | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Impreza | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 Impreza | 3 | 7% |
| 2009 Impreza | 7 | 7% |
| 2007 Impreza | 5 | 7% |
| 2006 Impreza | 7 | 13% |
| 2005 Impreza | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 Impreza | 5 | 5% |
| 2003 Impreza | 4 | 6% |
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.