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2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport repairs by problem area
Engine (28%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (6%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 208 repairs.
2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (57%)
Chart based on 42 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport
Engine not specified
| 5000 mi | My navigation unit is going blank when the car is running. This is the fourth unit to fail, and my car has 5300 miles; the newest problem appeared at about 4200 miles. |
2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 56700 mi US $100 |
Driver's side door lock actuator broke down. Part replaced. Works like new now. |
| 58000 mi | During driving, the ABS, hill assist and traction control lights come on and those stop working. Dealer finally noticed problem. Faulty brake light switch replaced, problem solved. Fixed under extended warranty. |
| 45000 mi US $100 |
Brake controller switch was bad, replaced by dealer |
| 53000 mi US $110 |
New Battery, old battery did not die but was weak on cold starts. |
| 17000 mi | Faulty tire pressure sensor |
| 129500 mi | Repair electrical connectors for headlight. |
| 137100 mi US $75 |
Outdoor temperature sensor was reading low. Replaced and reads correctly now. |
| 142000 mi US $100 |
Compressor clutch seized and replaced. Expansion valve and condenser need to be replaced for full cooling, but were not at this time. |
| 1000 mi | Failing window regulator. |
2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 8000 mi | Loose ECU ground. |
2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 55000 mi US $68 |
Airbag light coming on intermittently. Inspection by dealer showing defective airbag controler unit. Estimate from dealer $1000 to replace. Contacted subaru customer service since part is not covered by extended warranty. CS offered 50%. |
2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 43000 mi US $250 |
a/c was blowing out warm air |
2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 44144 mi C $368 |
the broken buse of the washing washer have leaked on the starter , and corrupted the copper cable of the starter, and stop working. need to be towed at the dealer for find the problem and replace it. |
| 64500 mi US $12 |
Headlamp replaced DIY |
2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| 12000 mi US $38 |
Erratic blink pattern on right rear turn signal. |
| 69000 mi US $1000 |
Replacement of failed A/C compressor. Failure of clutch mechanism on compressor. |
| 60200 mi | AC wasn't working. Dealer forgot to hook it up after installing a new engine. I'm getting tired of this car; it's always something! |
| 33000 mi | Replaced malfunctioning ac controller |
2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 79000 mi | Auto dim mirror no longer displays compass direction, otherwise functional. |
| 107000 mi US $250 |
Alternator went bad |
| 110700 mi US $150 |
A/C compressor clutch spring broke. Subaru DOES NOT sell just the clutch (10min service job to replace if they did), only an entire new compressor at $599.95. Had to buy used compressor from eBay to scavenge the compressor clutch. LAME! |
| 123000 mi US $161 |
TPMS required replacement |
| 20150 mi | 2 new turn signal bulbs at 20000 miles. Recall on turbo oil supply pipe in October at 16000 miles |
| 19840 mi C $72 |
Blower motor stopped working. Bad connection at blower motor. Applied Stabilant 22A to connector and adjusted connector terminals. Problem fixed. |
| 39680 mi C $160 |
Hissing noise from A/C system when first turned on. Determined that refrigerant level was low. Reclaimed and recharged A/C system. Abnormal noise gone and no leaks found. Heater motor making windind noise when set at low speed. |
| 48360 mi C $435 |
Battery kept going dead. Determined bad alternator. Replaced. |
| 14000 mi US $12 |
Battery replaced, root cause map lights that never turn off automatically. Warranty/Dealer covered battery and owner later replaced map lights with LED lamps that can be left on 24+ hours and still allow car to start. |
| 30000 mi US $25 |
Turn Signal went out. Apparently common problem for subaru's of the generation. Wiring harness is overly tight and was adjusted to avoid future issue. |
2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 3100 mi | Left signal bulb died. Was replaced under warranty (during first service appointment) |
| 15000 mi | Turn indicator bulb failed which resulted in the signal indicator to blink at a rapid rate |
| 32000 mi | Steering mounted volume control was replaced. Worked but lost the click when pressing down. Expected future problems. |
| 1000 mi | Passenger airbag only turned on for passengers weighing 120 lbs or more, even though was supposed to turn on at ~100. Since my wife weighs 110, this was a problem. They quickly recalibrated the software and fixed the issue. |
| 102200 mi | The heating vents were loose and would not stay where they were set. |
2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 14000 mi | Air conditioning condenser replaced under warranty |
| 138000 mi US $610 |
AC compressor failure. Compressor replaced and system charged. |
| 81000 mi US $1100 |
Seized AC compressor. |
| 40000 mi US $135 |
Starter needed to be replaced. Had the starter rebuilt and replaced. |
2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 131000 mi US $30 |
Right headlamp out, was replaced. |
| 131200 mi US $250 |
Positive battery terminal cable corroded; needed replacement. |
| 155000 mi US $59 |
After having the AC professionally refilled, after changing the compressor myself, I was told that the condenser was leaking under the dash. The problem was not fixed. |
| 172000 mi US $800 |
I replaced grounding straps for the engine. The straps were old and had failed. Additionally, the plug for the alternator was loose from the previous repair. This had giving me a flickering check engine light. All repairs completed by me at home with no problems. Also the oil filter and oil was changed, as well as the tires were rotated. The evaporator was replaced. This problem was mentioned in a previous response. |
| 53500 mi | Headlight assembly replaced due to wiring short. |
2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual AWD
| 68200 mi $300 |
cooling coil leaking in 2010 and compressor failure in 2013 |
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