2008 Subaru WRX drivetrain & axles problems
49 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2008 Subaru WRX, which is 41% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 49 41% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 47 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 13 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 11 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 47 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 30% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Welds holding pedal assembly to firewall are broken, squeaking clutch, very hard to get into gear, break pedal moving when using clutch.
Welds holding the clutch and brake pedal assembly to the firewall are breaking. Depressing the clutch causes flexing. If/when it breaks off, the car will be dangerous due to no foot braking and an engaged clutch. Seems like a common problem with this model. Time for a manufacturer paid fix.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Subaru WRX
- Body & structure 26 complaints
- Brakes 25 complaints