Electrical systemPart report
2008 Subaru WRX Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Subaru WRX, 2% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related recalls
- 19V297000Apr 11, 2019Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy…Covers: Subaru WRX 2008–2014, Legacy 2005–2014, Outback 2005–2014 +3 more
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 12% |
| 2021 | 2 | 15% |
| 2020 | 6 | 33% |
| 2019 | 14 | 47% |
| 2018 | 10 | 23% |
| 2017 | 14 | 26% |
| 2016 | 10 | 32% |
| 2015 | 6 | 12% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2008 Subaru WRX
Transmission and drivetrain
48 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
48 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Subaru WRX
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology