2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX
The 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT.
Recalls for the 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX, potentially affecting up to 2,323 vehicles.
Recall 09E011000 — EQUIPMENT
| 2,323 vehicles affected
Defect: THULE, INC. IS RECALLING 2,323 OWNER-INSTALLED ROOF-MOUNTED FIT KITS, MODELS 3068 AND 3069, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2008 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2009 THAT ARE USED WITH THULE PODIUM FOOT PACKS, MODELS 460 AND 460R. THESE FIT KITS WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BOLT(S) USED TO SECURE THE FOOT TO THE VEHICLE WAS...
Consequence: THIS MAY RESULT IN THE BOLT(S) SNAPPING OFF DURING USE OR WITHOUT A LOAD. THE UNSECURED RACK AND LOAD CAN THEN COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING CREATING A POTENTIAL ROAD HAZARD, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: THULE WILL MAIL A RETRO FIT KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THULE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-238-2388.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX.
Safety Rating for the 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUBARU IMPREZA WRX
- 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX (current)
- 2009 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX — 6 complaints
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- SUBARU WRX — 1,207 total complaints
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