2008 Subaru Impreza Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 176 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Subaru Impreza, 1% of the 176 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,000 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.
“When driven on dry pavement the car behaves normally. However, when the car is driven on hard packed snow or wet pavement the rear end of the car wobbles violently from side to side, making it highly unstable. This problem occurs at relatively slow speeds (below 50 MPH). This problem increases when the car is subject to loads such as additional passengers or cargo. Similar complaints have referred to the problem as ghost walking .”
NHTSA complaint #10442597, filed 2012-01, 99,000 miles“Blew 3 valve gaskets within two weeks after buying car. Blew 2 tires within 2 months of having the car. They 'fixed' an oil control valve and then it needed another. Sway bar links needed replaced, cv joints need replaced, brake pads are extremely low. Ac doesn't work. Had to buy all new tires.”
NHTSA complaint #11243155, filed 2019-08Related service bulletins
- 11016213Mar 24, 2025Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists on certain 2005-2009 model year Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles…
- 11016210Mar 24, 2025Due to incomplete repair instructions previously provided in the WQK-47 recall bulletin, the WQQ-52 recall will involve applying additional anti-corrosion material to the…
- 11008259Sep 4, 2024This bulletin outlines the judgment criteria to be used when inspecting front transverse link bushings to reduce unnecessary bushing replacement.
- 11005593Jul 8, 2024This Bulletin provides guidance for diagnosing a leaking front or rear suspension strut.
- 10208663Feb 23, 2022This bulletin announces the design change of the rear stabilizer bar.
- 10067873Feb 27, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 16% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 4% |
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2012 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 7% |
| 2006 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 | 17 | 23% |
| 2004 | 17 | 18% |
| 2003 | 3 | 5% |
| 2002 | 49 | 17% |
| 2001 | 1 | 9% |
| 2000 | 8 | 20% |
| 1999 | 6 | 27% |
| 1998 | 11 | 37% |
| 1997 | 4 | 13% |
| 1996 | 2 | 10% |
| 1995 | 2 | 4% |
| 1994 | 1 | 13% |
| 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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