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2008 SUBARU WRX STI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

5

Owner Complaints

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

2

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2008 SUBARU WRX STI

The 2008 SUBARU WRX STI has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Subaru of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (2 complaints), Power Train (1 complaint), and Service Brakes (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2008 SUBARU WRX STI

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2008 SUBARU WRX STI, potentially affecting up to 661,402 vehicles.

Recall 14V830000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

| 200,064 vehicles affected

Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Impreza, 2008-2014 WRX and STI, and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia that were remedied under recall...

Consequence: Brake fluid may leak due to the brake line corrosion and may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will apply an anti-corrosion wax to the four-way joint connector area of the brake line system, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783....

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Recall 14V311000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

| 461,338 vehicles affected

Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy, 2008-2011 Impreza and 2008-2014 Impreza WRX/STI, and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt...

Consequence: Brake line corrosion may result in brake fluid leakage. Fluid leakage may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will test the brake system by depressing the brake pedal and inspecting for brake fluid leaks. If no brake fluid seepage is observed, the affected areas will be rustproofed with anti-corrosion wax. If brake...

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Owner Complaints for the 2008 SUBARU WRX STI

5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 SUBARU WRX STI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10956738 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
SECONDARY AIR VALVE, RELAY, AND PUMP. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE SECONDARY AIR VALVE RELAY. THE RELAY INITIATES THE PUMP WHICH CAUSES THE VALVE TO OPEN AND CLOSE. AFTER THE RECAL WAS PERFORMED THE SECONDARY AIR VALVE NO LONGER FUNCTIONED PROPERLY AND WAS TOLD BY SUBARU MUST BE REPLACED AT OWNERS EXPENSE. THE COST OF THE FIX IS AROUND N $1500. THE VALVE MALFUNCTIONS ON COLD START UPS AND THE FAILURE WILL NOT ALLOW THE CAR TO PASS A SMOG TEST. THESE ITEMS ARE TOO CLOSELY RELATED TO ONE ANOTHER FOR THE PROBLEM NOT TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH ONE ANOTHER. THEY SHOULD ALL BE UNDER RECAL.
#10825283 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 60,000 miles
FIREWALL FLEXES AFTER REPEATED USE OF CLUTCH, BREAKING SPOT WELDS ON FIREWALL AND RENDERING CLUTCH USELESS. IMPOSSIBLE TO SHIFT GEARS WHEN THIS HAPPENS, AND IF IN GEAR, CAR WILL NOT STOP. TERRIBLE BURNING SMELL WHEN BRAKES ARE ENGAGED. INCIDENT OCCURRED IN UNDERGROUND PARKING LOT WHILE EXITING PARKING SPACE FROM PARKED POSITION. TEMPORARY REPAIR COST IS ROUGHLY $400 (OVER $1000 FOR PERMANENT FIX AND RE-WELD OF FIREWALL).
#10779557 | POWER TRAIN | | 102,000 miles
THE BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET HAS BROKEN ALMOST COMPLETELY IN HALF. IF DRIVING WAS TO BE CONTINUED, THE BRAKES WOULD FAIL TO OPERATE. THIS HAPPENS AFTER REPEATED USE OF THE CLUTCH.
#10779557 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 102,000 miles
THE BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET HAS BROKEN ALMOST COMPLETELY IN HALF. IF DRIVING WAS TO BE CONTINUED, THE BRAKES WOULD FAIL TO OPERATE. THIS HAPPENS AFTER REPEATED USE OF THE CLUTCH.
#10779557 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | 102,000 miles
THE BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET HAS BROKEN ALMOST COMPLETELY IN HALF. IF DRIVING WAS TO BE CONTINUED, THE BRAKES WOULD FAIL TO OPERATE. THIS HAPPENS AFTER REPEATED USE OF THE CLUTCH.

Safety Rating for the 2008 SUBARU WRX STI

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 SUBARU WRX STI in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 SUBARU WRX STI

Subaru of America, Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 SUBARU WRX STI. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

037214 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HILL START ASSIST:CLUTCH SOLENOID

Hill Start Assist (HSA) Warning Light, DTC C0076

15-167-13R — EQUIPMENT

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 SUBARU WRX STI

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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