2008 Subaru Impreza Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 176 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seat belts of the 2008 Subaru Impreza, 2% of the 176 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,800 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I have a 2008 Impreza. Ever since I purchased it the passenger side seatbelt locks up right away and tightens to the point that you have to take it off. It has been replaced and still does not work right.”
NHTSA complaint #10280931, filed 2009-08, 100 miles“I started to get a film on the windshield of my 2008 Subaru. I took it into the dealership and they did a test and found a problem with the A/C unit; they told me the film on the windshield was safe and car was safe to drive. I took the car in again while they were waiting for parts, for another issue, and I requested a copy of the tech notes and the film that was on the windshield was freon!- health hazard. They fixed this problem with the freon film, and now not a month later its back, and worse. …”
NHTSA complaint #10214954, filed 2008-01, 1,800 milesSeat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 5% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 2 | 7% |
| 1996 | 1 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2008 Subaru Impreza
59 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
25 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Subaru Impreza
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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