2008 Subaru Impreza Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 14%of 176 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Subaru Impreza, 14% of the 176 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My brake pedal / clutch assembly is separating from my firewall on my 2008 wrx sedan at the spot welds. I can see this through my cowl support under the windshield washer motor. I heard lots of squealing and popping and now the assembly moves under light braking and clutch depression. It is now past a noise issue, and now is safety issue. My car only has 42,5000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10605663, filed 2014-06, 42,500 miles“The spot welds under windshield cowl broke causing the bracket holding clutch pedal assembly to break. Because of these issues, I can only engage my reverse gear half the time and while shifting gears in motion, it tends to be a bit difficult. I've almost crashed a couple times because of this issue. My car is a 2008 Subaru wrx sedan with only 74,000 miles and I'm currently making payments on the car. Money is really tight due to me being a full time college student and full time worker so I'm not sure how to go about this really big problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11310395, filed 2020-02, 73,500 miles“There is a clicking and popping noise coming from under my dash board on the driver side only when pressing and releasing the clutch. Also, the clutch master cylinder is moving due to flex on the fire wall. This is a known problem to Subaru of america and its engineering department and they have also fixed cars with this problem. My car has not been fixed because they have so far yet refused to fix it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10334664, filed 2010-06, 55,558 miles“The clutch pedal on my 2008 wrx makes a loud creaking noise every time it's depressed (it will also pop if cold out). After reading other complaints online I found the entire clutch pedal bracket assembly (attached to the forward firewall) shifts approx 1/4 inch every time the clutch pedal is depressed, also causing the brake pedal to flex to the left. I can see at least two of my three spot welds securing the clutch pedal bracket to the forward firewall are broken. …”
NHTSA complaint #10534894, filed 2013-08, 70,000 miles“2008 wrx firewall welds are bad. Dealership wrote up dangerous. Should not drive vehicle and gave me an approximate price to fix it telling me they've never seen or heard about this before. Forums state this is an ongoing problem since 2008 and many people have attempted to spot weld it in place or have done non-ome fixes. Dealership told me basically corporate won't help because the car has 137,000 miles on it so its my problem. Car is too dangerous to drive or sell in this shape. …”
NHTSA complaint #10546849, filed 2013-10, 137,100 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11022304Aug 11, 2025This bulletin provides information on paint codes for vehicles in the 2026 line up.
- 10140485Feb 13, 2018This bulletin announces a design change to the air vent grille located in the lower portion of the trunk (or cargo) area. The shutters of the vent grille are designed to open…
- 10140470Feb 13, 2018This bulletin announces a design change to the air vent grille located in the lower portion of the trunk (or cargo) area. The shutters of the vent grille are designed to open…
- 10130277Jan 11, 2018( 2017-2018MY Impreza - 5 Dr Only)
- 10232880Feb 27, 2013Revised Trunk Springs and Mounting Bracket
- 10232851Feb 7, 2013Front Door Glass Does Not Close Properly
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 6 | 4% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 | 3 | 4% |
| 2014 | 8 | 7% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 22 | 21% |
| 2008 | 24 | 14% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 | 6 | 8% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 | 3 | 5% |
| 2002 | 21 | 7% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2008 Subaru Impreza
59 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
25 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Subaru Impreza
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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