Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 Subaru Impreza has 7 NHTSA electrical complaints and 2 electrical-related recalls.
7
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 2, 2026
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legac...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I was driving to work and the car was running funny after a few blocks when I saw smoke pouring out ... |
| Aug 2, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | BOTH HEADLIGHTS GOING OUT AT THE SAME TIME. THIS HAS HAPPENED ABOUT TEN TIMES OVER THE LAST FOUR YEA... |
| Oct 1, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF... |
| May 15, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,SEATS | I WAS OUT ALL MORNING RUNNING ERRANDS. I CAME HOME FROM ABOUT 4 HOURS OF DOING THE RUN AROUND. AT 12... |
| Apr 1, 2010 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | HIGH BEAMS FAIL, VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. DEALER STATES UNSURE WHAT PROBLEM IS, AFTER 1 HOUR C... |
| Jan 21, 2010 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, STABILITY CONTROL ASSIST, AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT COME ON ALL AT THE SA... |
| Jan 11, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | CAR WAS PARKED AND LOCKED IN MY DRIVEWAY .THE HORN STARTED BLARING AND HEADLIGHTS CAME ON. NOT CAR ... |