2008 Subaru Impreza Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 176 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Subaru Impreza, 1% of the 176 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,500 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.
“2008 Subaru Impreza. Consumer writes in regards to steering rack failure issues the consumer stated the vehicle had about 47,500 miles when the steering suddenly became tight and made a horrible noise. The steering rack was replaced at a cost of $1400.”
NHTSA complaint #10445373, filed 2012-01, 47,500 miles“2008 Subaru Impreza. Consumer states problem with vehicle clutch the consumer stated there was a screeching/rubbing noise when the clutch was applied and a loud pop noise from neutral to 1st gear. The vehicle would pop out of 6th gear at high speeds. The engine made a loud rattle noise on cold starts, the right rear window washer was inoperable, the passenger air bag occasionally did not recognize a passenger in the seat. …”
NHTSA complaint #10405092, filed 2011-06Related service bulletins
- 11032035Apr 20, 2026This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when…
- 10153183Nov 13, 2018This post was revised in error. It has been corrected back and removed from the posting list. The message was corrected on 04-13-14R posting dated 11/14/2018.
- 10093117Sep 18, 2015If you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the wheel is turned to the full right or left position when the vehicle is…
- 10140549Jun 17, 2015If you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the wheel is turned to the full right or left position when the vehicle is…
- 10235894Oct 23, 2014Revision to Troubleshooting Information for VDC DTC C0071
- 10093509Oct 23, 2014Revision to troubleshooting information for vdc dtc c0071
- 10056871Sep 2, 2014Subaru: replacing coolant piping located adjacent to radiator that's corroded and damaged due to road salt and/or salt water accumulation and new replacement is double thick…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 20% |
| 2024 | 4 | 13% |
| 2022 | 2 | 14% |
| 2021 | 2 | 14% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 3% |
| 2018 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 7% |
| 2015 | 6 | 8% |
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2013 | 14 | 6% |
| 2012 | 10 | 4% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 8 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 9% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 5% |
| 1997 | 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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