2008 SUBARU LEGACY Complaints and Recall Information
The 2008 SUBARU LEGACY has 0 complaints and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report brake line corrosion and passenger side air bag inflator defects among other issues disclosed in recalls.
There are 8 recalls involving the 2008 SUBARU LEGACY affecting various systems including brakes, air bags, electrical components, and ignition switches. These recalls address corrosion risks, potential air bag inflator rupture, pump overheating, and unintended engine shutdown.
Recalls- Brake Line Corrosion. Recall 13V110000 affected 274,402 vehicles. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector causing corrosion and possible brake fluid leakage. This increases stopping distance and crash risk. Dealers inspect and either rustproof or replace brake lines free of charge.
- Brake Line Corrosion Expansion. Recall 14V311000 affected 461,338 vehicles. It supersedes recall 13V110000 and applies to additional vehicles including non-salt-belt registrations upon request. The brake system is tested and treated similarly for fluid leaks and rustproofing.
- Passenger Air Bag Inflator Defect. Recall 15V323000 affected 432,016 vehicles. Moisture intrusion may cause the passenger inflator to rupture on deployment, risking metal fragment injury or death. Dealers replace the air bag inflator free of charge.
- Air Injection Pump Relay Failure. Recall 16V738000 affected 100,127 turbocharged vehicles. The relay may fail causing continuous pump operation, overheating, and increased fire risk. Dealers replace the relay at no cost.
- Passenger Air Bag Inflator Explosions Zone A. Recall 20V001000 affected 258,813 vehicles previously repaired. Propellant degradation after exposure to humidity and temperature cycling may cause inflator rupture. Dealers replace inflators free of charge.
- Passenger Air Bag Inflator Explosions Zone C. Recall 20V003000 affected 111,562 vehicles with previous air bag inflator replacements. Similar propellant degradation risk leading to ruptures and metal fragment hazards. Inflators are replaced at no cost.
- Ignition Switch Defect. Recall 19V297000 affected 511 vehicles with mechanical key ignition switches installed as replacement parts. A broken ball spring may move the ignition out of run position, shutting off the engine unexpectedly and increasing crash risk. Dealers inspect and replace switches if needed.
- Passenger Air Bag Inflator Explosions Zone B. Recall 20V002000 affected 127,547 vehicles with prior inflator replacements. Propellant degradation risk is similar to other zones with potential for inflator rupture and injury. Dealers replace inflators free of charge.
Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved safety recalls related to serious defects such as brake failure, air bag inflator rupture, or engine shutdown may have rights under their state lemon law. Consulting an attorney familiar with lemon law may help protect those rights.
2008 SUBARU LEGACY Summary
2008
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
1766316
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2008 SUBARU LEGACY
111562 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2008 SUBARU LEGACY
258813 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2008 SUBARU LEGACY
127547 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2008 SUBARU LEGACY
511 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback vehicles and 2006-2008 Tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition switch installed as a replacement part. The ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch. If this occurs, the weight on the key ring and certain road conditions could cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
Risk: The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. If a crash occurs under this condition, the air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
2008 SUBARU LEGACY
100127 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. The relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat.
Risk: If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.
2008 SUBARU LEGACY
432016 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Subaru Baja vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to July 21, 2004, 2004-2005 Impreza vehicles manufactured January 28, 2003, to May 31, 2005, 2003-2008 Subaru Legacy vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to May 2, 2008, 2003-2008 Subaru Outback vehicles manufactured February 18, 2003, to May 5, 2008, and 2005 Saab 9-2x vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, to March 17, 2005. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
2008 SUBARU LEGACY
461338 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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 water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Note that affected vehicles not currently, or formerly registered, in the salt belt states identified above are eligible for repair, at no cost to the customer, upon request.
Risk: 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.
2008 SUBARU LEGACY
274402 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from December 2003, through April 2009 and 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 water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines.
Risk: 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.