2008 Subaru Impreza STI Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 18%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,453miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Subaru Impreza STI, 18% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,453 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My clutch pedal began clicking and creaking this summer. I finally found out that the welds that held the clutch to the firewall were broken. The clutch bracket has only a couple of spot welds that attach it to the firewall, and the firewall is very flimsy. The welds tore away and allowed the firewall, clutch assembly,. Brake assembly, and dash to move and shift whenever I clutched in, causing premature clutch failure and a very dangerous driving condition. This has happened to many gr/gv chassis. This is a known issue and Subaru needs to institute a recall about this dangerous issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10566217, filed 2014-02, 40,000 miles“Firewall spot welds broke, resulting in movement of the brake pedal assembly and clutch assembly. This is causing the clutch to not disengage fully and also making it very difficult to shift due to the flex. As this has the potential to be dangerous and is most definitely a manufacturing defect, it should be subject to a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10651518, filed 2014-10, 65,453 miles“Welds on bracket that holds clutch and brake pedal to firewall failing. Causing clutch pedal inconsistency along with brake pedal movement upon clutch pedal depression.”
NHTSA complaint #10668065, filed 2014-12, 92,000 miles“There is a loud squeak noise when the clutch is being pressed, and at times when the structure flexes,it interferes with changing gears. Not only does it interfere with changing gears but,it also causes the break pedal assembly moves when pressing the clutch. I have verified that some weld spot have broken off and have become loose. This is a big problem seeing as how it is a safety issue. When it completely separates, due to shotty welding, not only could the clutch go out while driving but it could cause the breaks to go out as well. …”
NHTSA complaint #10661153, filed 2014-11, 78,000 miles“Broken firewall welds/clutch squeak im having loud creaking noise with depression of clutchpedalover last few years which did not respond tolithiumgreaselubricationat pivot bolt whereclutch pedalhingeson bracket attached to firewall. According to my mechanic (subarucertified) there is a failure of a weld on the firewall next to clutch bracket causing a bowing outward of a portion of the firewall and consequentially a loud creaking noise.”
NHTSA complaint #10850132, filed 2016-03Related service bulletins
- 11022304Aug 11, 2025This bulletin provides information on paint codes for vehicles in the 2026 line up.
- 10065067Oct 25, 2012Summary to be provided on a future date.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2008 Subaru Impreza STI
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Subaru Impreza STI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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