2008 Subaru Impreza service brakes problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2008 Subaru Impreza — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Spot welds on firewall that support the pedal assembly have cracked/broke causing the brake pedal to flex and move while pushing down on the clutch.”
filed Dec 9, 2019
“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.”
filed Aug 11, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Brake lines may experience brake line corrosion due to salt water splashing on the brake…Campaign 14V830000 · Dec 31, 2014
- Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector…Campaign 14V311000 · Jun 10, 2014
Service Brakes problems in other Impreza years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Impreza | 5 | 17% |
| 2020 Impreza | 5 | 6% |
| 2019 Impreza | 8 | 4% |
| 2018 Impreza | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 Impreza | 7 | 6% |
| 2016 Impreza | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 Impreza | 4 | 5% |
| 2014 Impreza | 4 | 4% |
| 2013 Impreza | 22 | 9% |
| 2012 Impreza | 13 | 5% |
| 2011 Impreza | 5 | 9% |
| 2010 Impreza | 5 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Subaru Impreza
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.