2008 Subaru Wrx Sti Problems

Q: Is the 2008 Subaru Wrx Sti reliable?

Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2008 Subaru Wrx Sti has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.

Q: What are common problems with the 2008 Subaru Wrx Sti?

Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (1 complaints); Brakes (1 complaints); Body Structure (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.

Q: Does the 2008 Subaru Wrx Sti have any recalls?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 661,402 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.

Q: Should I buy a 2008 Subaru Wrx Sti?

Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Subaru Wrx Sti.

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Worst 2008 Subaru Wrx Sti Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

#21 complaints

Brakes

#31 complaints

Body Structure

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Subaru Wrx Sti.

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2008 Subaru Wrx Sti. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2008 Subaru Wrx Sti

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~661,402 vehicles.

14V830000Hydraulic Brakes

~200,064 affected

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Impreza, 2008-2014 WRX and STI, and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia that were remedied under recall 14V-311 prior to December 23, 2014. The brake lines may experience brake line corrosion due to salt water splashing on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector.

14V311000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

~461,338 affected

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy, 2008-2011 Impreza and 2008-2014 Impreza WRX/STI, and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Note that affected vehicles not currently, or formerly registered, in the salt belt states identified above are eligible for repair, at no cost to the customer, upon request.

Other Subaru Wrx Sti Years

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2008 Subaru Wrx Sti — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2008 Subaru Wrx Sti reliable?

Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2008 Subaru Wrx Sti has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.

What are common problems with the 2008 Subaru Wrx Sti?

Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (1 complaints); Brakes (1 complaints); Body Structure (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.

Does the 2008 Subaru Wrx Sti have any recalls?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 661,402 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.

Should I buy a 2008 Subaru Wrx Sti?

Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Subaru Wrx Sti reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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