| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 208 repairs.
2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (79%)
Chart based on 14 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 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 76000 mi US $107 |
Internal trunk release will not open trunk |
| 18000 mi | A screw to the wiper motor became loose and the wiper was unable to function. I took it to the dealer and it was fixed in minutes. |
2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 8060 mi | Operation of the fuel filler door and an oil change. Gas cap had been sticking closed and I had to pry it open to add gas one time, the dealer replaced most of the gas cap release system and the cap |
2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 50000 mi US $1100 |
driver's side sun visor bad . ordered part already. |
2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| 14000 mi | Driver's seat jiggles significantly. Dealer won't fix. |
| 14000 mi | Engine's protective cover was missing. Dealer removed it and didn't put it back on. Ended up buying an after market one from a local to replace it. |
| 46000 mi US $200 |
The passenger fender liner tore off at the bottom. I guess this is common in snowy places. |
2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 22000 mi | Creaky clutch pedal found out to be a crack in the bulkhead. Subaru of America fixed free of charge to me |
2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 36000 mi | Right rear reverse light filled with water. On the fourth one including original, and seems to be cured. Dealer took new one apart and found some sort of defect and remedied. |
| 32000 mi | Driver side door gasket became torn. Replaced. |
2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 2000 mi | After/during rains water dripping from the passenger side under the glovebox onto the floor board. Same problem, but this time the dealer completely disassembled the whole dashboard and found that many o-ring seals in the firewall need to be replaced. Coolant replaced as well. |
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