2008 SUBARU WRX Complaints and Recall Information
The 2008 SUBARU WRX has 0 complaints and 11 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle safety systems and brake components as indicated by the recall data. There are no direct owner complaints recorded for this model year.
There are 11 recalls affecting multiple systems including brakes, air bags, exterior lighting, and ignition switches. The recalls address defects that may compromise vehicle safety and require free repairs.
Recalls- Brake line corrosion. (Recall 14V830000) Affects 200,064 vehicles in certain states due to brake line corrosion from salt water exposure causing brake fluid leaks and increased stopping distances. Dealers apply anti-corrosion wax free of charge. No "Do Not Drive" advisory.
- Brake hose and line corrosion. (Recall 14V311000) Impacts 461,338 vehicles registered in salt belt states where brake lines may corrode causing brake fluid leaks and longer stopping distances. Dealers inspect brake system and replace parts as needed, then apply rustproofing. No driving restrictions apply.
- Brake light switch malfunction. (Recall 19V149000) Hits 1,303,530 vehicles including 2008-2014 WRX sedans where contaminants can cause switch failure preventing brake lights from illuminating and stopping keyless ignition start or transmission shifting. Dealers replace the brake light switch for free. No "Do Not Drive" advisory.
- Passenger air bag inflator defect Zone A. (Recall 20V001000) Affects 258,813 vehicles in high humidity states where inflators may explode due to propellant degradation causing risk of injury from metal fragments. Dealers replace inflators free of charge. No driving restriction.
- Passenger air bag inflator defect Zone C. (Recall 20V003000) Covers 111,562 vehicles in select northern states with the same inflator explosion risk. Free replacement provided without driving limitations.
- Passenger air bag inflator defect Zone B. (Recall 20V002000) Applies to 127,547 vehicles in southern and midwestern states with inflator explosion risk. Dealers provide free inflator replacement. No "Do Not Drive" advisory.
- Ignition switch defect. (Recall 19V297000) Includes 511 vehicles with mechanical key switches where broken internal springs may cause engine shutdown leading to crash risk and possible air bag non-deployment. Dealers inspect and replace switches free of charge. No parking or driving restrictions.
Owners with vehicles subject to repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety defects should consider reviewing their rights under state lemon law statutes. Lemon law protections may apply if defects substantially impair vehicle use or safety and remain unaddressed by the manufacturer.
2008 SUBARU WRX Summary
2008
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
2463365
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2008 SUBARU WRX
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 WRX
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 WRX
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 WRX
1303530 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
Risk: Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.
2008 SUBARU WRX
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 WRX
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 WRX
200064 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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 14V-311 prior to December 23, 2014. The brake lines may experience brake line corrosion due to salt water splashing on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector.
Risk: 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.