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Active Recalls (13)

20V002000 Jan 2, 2020 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles or...

20V001000 Jan 2, 2020 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicle...

20V003000 Jan 2, 2020 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicl...

19V297000 Apr 11, 2019 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 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback vehicles and 2006-20...

19V149000 Feb 28, 2019 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehi...

17V026000 Jan 11, 2017 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Baja, 2009 Forester, Legacy and Outback and 2006-2009 Impreza (including WRX and STI models) and Tribeca vehicles originally sold, or ev...

17V014000 Jan 10, 2017 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Subaru Baja, 2006-2011 Impreza (including WRX and STI models), 2006-2012 Tribeca, 2009-2012 Forester, Legacy, Outback, and 2012 WRX vehi...

17V016000 Jan 10, 2017 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Baja, 2006-2008 Impreza (including WRX and STI models), Tribeca, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in th...

16V738000 Oct 13, 2016 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 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-c...

16V359000 May 25, 2016 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2006-2008 Impreza, Tribeca, 2006 Saab 9-2x, and 2003-2006 Baja vehicles originally sold or that have ever be...

16V358000 May 25, 2016 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2009-2011 Legacy, Outback, Forester, 2006-2011 Impreza, Tribeca, 2003-2006 Baja, and 2006 Saab 9-2x vehicles...

14V830000 Dec 31, 2014 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Impreza, 2008-2014 WRX and STI, and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware,...

14V311000 Jun 10, 2014 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy, 2008-2011 Impreza and 2008-2014 Impreza WRX/STI, and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly,...

Complaints

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May 20, 2024 Unknown Or Other

There is a weakness in the cars firewall around the master cylinder where the weld inside is breaking and it is cracking all around the master cylinder and I am unable to shift the car. I have taken the car to two different shops and both say the same thing that the firewall is failing. The brake p...

May 20, 2024 Unknown Or Other

There is a weakness in the cars firewall around the master cylinder where the weld inside is breaking and it is cracking all around the master cylinder and I am unable to shift the car. I have taken the car to two different shops and both say the same thing that the firewall is failing. The brake p...

Sep 13, 2023 Power Train

2008 WRX started to make a sqeeking noise when engaging the clutch. The spot welds came apart from firewall and my clutch has gone out twice. The pedal when shifting sticks and while driving I have to put the pedal under my foot and pull upwards for it to work. Very dangerous and the welds are fault...

Sep 13, 2023 Power Train

2008 WRX started to make a sqeeking noise when engaging the clutch. The spot welds came apart from firewall and my clutch has gone out twice. The pedal when shifting sticks and while driving I have to put the pedal under my foot and pull upwards for it to work. Very dangerous and the welds are fault...

Sep 1, 2023 Electrical System Fire

I was driving to work and the car was running funny after a few blocks when I saw smoke pouring out of the car I pulled over ad got out and watched the car burn to the ground. I cant get to work and the car contained my personal.belongings.

Sep 1, 2023 Electrical System Fire

I was driving to work and the car was running funny after a few blocks when I saw smoke pouring out of the car I pulled over ad got out and watched the car burn to the ground. I cant get to work and the car contained my personal.belongings.

Oct 25, 2022 Exterior Lighting

For the last few years, the reverse lights would intermittently work when the six-speed manual transmission was put into reverse. Lately, the lights fail to work more often than actually work. I have read other Subarus have a common reverse light switch failure and I think more of the older cars us...

Oct 25, 2022 Exterior Lighting

For the last few years, the reverse lights would intermittently work when the six-speed manual transmission was put into reverse. Lately, the lights fail to work more often than actually work. I have read other Subarus have a common reverse light switch failure and I think more of the older cars us...

Mar 9, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 138,000 mi

FUEL PUMP CONNECTOR BURNT , GASOLINE IN CONNECTION AND PUMP STOPPED WORKING. NO START.

Mar 9, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 138,000 mi

FUEL PUMP CONNECTOR BURNT , GASOLINE IN CONNECTION AND PUMP STOPPED WORKING. NO START.

Feb 20, 2020 Structure 73,500 mi

THE SPOT WELDS UNDER WINDSHIELD COWL BROKE CAUSING THE BRACKET HOLDING CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY TO BREAK. BECAUSE OF THESE ISSUES, I CAN ONLY ENGAGE MY REVERSE GEAR HALF THE TIME AND WHILE SHIFTING GEARS IN MOTION, IT TENDS TO BE A BIT DIFFICULT. I'VE ALMOST CRASHED A COUPLE TIMES BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE...

Feb 20, 2020 Power Train 73,500 mi

THE SPOT WELDS UNDER WINDSHIELD COWL BROKE CAUSING THE BRACKET HOLDING CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY TO BREAK. BECAUSE OF THESE ISSUES, I CAN ONLY ENGAGE MY REVERSE GEAR HALF THE TIME AND WHILE SHIFTING GEARS IN MOTION, IT TENDS TO BE A BIT DIFFICULT. I'VE ALMOST CRASHED A COUPLE TIMES BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE...

Feb 20, 2020 Structure 73,500 mi

THE SPOT WELDS UNDER WINDSHIELD COWL BROKE CAUSING THE BRACKET HOLDING CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY TO BREAK. BECAUSE OF THESE ISSUES, I CAN ONLY ENGAGE MY REVERSE GEAR HALF THE TIME AND WHILE SHIFTING GEARS IN MOTION, IT TENDS TO BE A BIT DIFFICULT. I'VE ALMOST CRASHED A COUPLE TIMES BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE...

Feb 20, 2020 Power Train 73,500 mi

THE SPOT WELDS UNDER WINDSHIELD COWL BROKE CAUSING THE BRACKET HOLDING CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY TO BREAK. BECAUSE OF THESE ISSUES, I CAN ONLY ENGAGE MY REVERSE GEAR HALF THE TIME AND WHILE SHIFTING GEARS IN MOTION, IT TENDS TO BE A BIT DIFFICULT. I'VE ALMOST CRASHED A COUPLE TIMES BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE...

Feb 4, 2020 Air Bags

SUBARU IS UNABLE TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE FOR ALMOST A MONTH, I USE MY VEHICLE FOR WORK AND THIS RECALL IS POTENTIALLY DEADLY.

Feb 4, 2020 Air Bags

SUBARU IS UNABLE TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE FOR ALMOST A MONTH, I USE MY VEHICLE FOR WORK AND THIS RECALL IS POTENTIALLY DEADLY.

Dec 9, 2019 Structure 162,000 mi

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.

Dec 9, 2019 Service Brakes 162,000 mi

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.

Dec 9, 2019 Structure 162,000 mi

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.

Dec 9, 2019 Service Brakes 162,000 mi

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.

Aug 11, 2019 Service Brakes

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.

Aug 11, 2019 Engine

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.

Aug 11, 2019 Suspension

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.

Aug 11, 2019 Service Brakes

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.

Aug 11, 2019 Engine

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.

Aug 11, 2019 Suspension

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.

Jun 21, 2019 Air Bags Crash 157,155 mi

TAKATA RECALL- I WAS DRIVING IN THE SLOW (RIGHT SIDE) OF THE FREEWAY GOING ABOUT 68 MPH (BETWEEN 65-70), THERE WAS A SMALL AMOUNT OF TRAFFIC. THERE WAS AN EXTRA LANE (TEMPORARY 3 LANE FOR ENTRANCE, BUT NORMAL 2 LANE FREEWAY) TO MY RIGHT AND I BEGAN MERGING (OR POSSIBLY SWERVED FROM LOOKING OVER SHOU...

Jun 21, 2019 Unknown Or Other Crash 157,155 mi

TAKATA RECALL- I WAS DRIVING IN THE SLOW (RIGHT SIDE) OF THE FREEWAY GOING ABOUT 68 MPH (BETWEEN 65-70), THERE WAS A SMALL AMOUNT OF TRAFFIC. THERE WAS AN EXTRA LANE (TEMPORARY 3 LANE FOR ENTRANCE, BUT NORMAL 2 LANE FREEWAY) TO MY RIGHT AND I BEGAN MERGING (OR POSSIBLY SWERVED FROM LOOKING OVER SHOU...

Jun 21, 2019 Air Bags Crash 157,155 mi

TAKATA RECALL- I WAS DRIVING IN THE SLOW (RIGHT SIDE) OF THE FREEWAY GOING ABOUT 68 MPH (BETWEEN 65-70), THERE WAS A SMALL AMOUNT OF TRAFFIC. THERE WAS AN EXTRA LANE (TEMPORARY 3 LANE FOR ENTRANCE, BUT NORMAL 2 LANE FREEWAY) TO MY RIGHT AND I BEGAN MERGING (OR POSSIBLY SWERVED FROM LOOKING OVER SHOU...

Jun 21, 2019 Unknown Or Other Crash 157,155 mi

TAKATA RECALL- I WAS DRIVING IN THE SLOW (RIGHT SIDE) OF THE FREEWAY GOING ABOUT 68 MPH (BETWEEN 65-70), THERE WAS A SMALL AMOUNT OF TRAFFIC. THERE WAS AN EXTRA LANE (TEMPORARY 3 LANE FOR ENTRANCE, BUT NORMAL 2 LANE FREEWAY) TO MY RIGHT AND I BEGAN MERGING (OR POSSIBLY SWERVED FROM LOOKING OVER SHOU...

Feb 19, 2019 Power Train 124,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CLUTCH PEDAL BECAME VERY WOBBLY AND ALMOST DETACHED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER SENT HIM A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN EXTENDING THE CLUTCH ATTACHMENT COMPONENT; HOWEVER, THE DEALER (SUBARU SUPERSTORE OF CHANDLER, 1...

Feb 19, 2019 Power Train 124,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CLUTCH PEDAL BECAME VERY WOBBLY AND ALMOST DETACHED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER SENT HIM A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN EXTENDING THE CLUTCH ATTACHMENT COMPONENT; HOWEVER, THE DEALER (SUBARU SUPERSTORE OF CHANDLER, 1...

Jan 30, 2019 Structure 47,500 mi

3 OF 7 SPOT WELDS HAVE FAILED FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY SUPPORT BRACKET. *TR

Jan 30, 2019 Structure 47,500 mi

3 OF 7 SPOT WELDS HAVE FAILED FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY SUPPORT BRACKET. *TR

Jan 3, 2019 Engine 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE ENGINE VALVES. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN SNOWY WEATHER. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT ...

Jan 3, 2019 Traction Control System 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE ENGINE VALVES. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN SNOWY WEATHER. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT ...

Jan 3, 2019 Engine 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE ENGINE VALVES. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN SNOWY WEATHER. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT ...

Jan 3, 2019 Traction Control System 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE ENGINE VALVES. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN SNOWY WEATHER. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT ...

Jan 2, 2019 Engine 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN SNOWY WEATHER. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE AIR VALVE FAILED. THE CONTAC...

Jan 2, 2019 Traction Control System 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN SNOWY WEATHER. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE AIR VALVE FAILED. THE CONTAC...

Jan 2, 2019 Engine 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN SNOWY WEATHER. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE AIR VALVE FAILED. THE CONTAC...

Jan 2, 2019 Traction Control System 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN SNOWY WEATHER. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE AIR VALVE FAILED. THE CONTAC...

Dec 11, 2018 Power Train 138,000 mi

MY SONS VEHICLE STARTED OFF WITH A SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH. THIS WENT ON FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS HE IS NOW HAVING DIFFICULTY SHIFTING THE CAR INTO GEAR AND IT NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT THE OTHER DAY. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY, AND THE CLUTCH IS TOTALLY DEPRESSED IT IS EXT...

Dec 11, 2018 Power Train 138,000 mi

MY SONS VEHICLE STARTED OFF WITH A SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH. THIS WENT ON FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS HE IS NOW HAVING DIFFICULTY SHIFTING THE CAR INTO GEAR AND IT NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT THE OTHER DAY. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY, AND THE CLUTCH IS TOTALLY DEPRESSED IT IS EXT...

Oct 23, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 95,985 mi

FUEL LEAK , TANK NEED TO BE REPLACED. FIND THE LEAK IN MY GARAGE

Oct 23, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 95,985 mi

FUEL LEAK , TANK NEED TO BE REPLACED. FIND THE LEAK IN MY GARAGE

Oct 5, 2018 Engine 80,000 mi

THE FIRE WALL BROKE AND THE PISTONS HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS THEN IT BLEW THE CRANK

Oct 5, 2018 Power Train 80,000 mi

THE FIRE WALL BROKE AND THE PISTONS HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS THEN IT BLEW THE CRANK

Oct 5, 2018 Engine 80,000 mi

THE FIRE WALL BROKE AND THE PISTONS HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS THEN IT BLEW THE CRANK

Oct 5, 2018 Power Train 80,000 mi

THE FIRE WALL BROKE AND THE PISTONS HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS THEN IT BLEW THE CRANK

Jun 15, 2018 Engine 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED EVERY 20,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (GRAND PRIX SUBARU, 500 S BROAD...

Jun 15, 2018 Engine 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED EVERY 20,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (GRAND PRIX SUBARU, 500 S BROAD...

Apr 15, 2018 Service Brakes 112,000 mi

PROBLEM BEGAN WITH A SQUEAKING SOUND AND WOULD CLICK WHEN DEPRESSING CLUTCH. THEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL WOULD STICK AND NOT COME BACK UP. CLUTCH PEDAL UNABLE TO COMPLETELY ENGAGE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO GET THE CAR INTO GEAR. MOVEMENT IN CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL CAUSING HAZARD WHILE DRIVING DUE TO DISPLACEMENT....

Apr 15, 2018 Unknown Or Other 112,000 mi

PROBLEM BEGAN WITH A SQUEAKING SOUND AND WOULD CLICK WHEN DEPRESSING CLUTCH. THEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL WOULD STICK AND NOT COME BACK UP. CLUTCH PEDAL UNABLE TO COMPLETELY ENGAGE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO GET THE CAR INTO GEAR. MOVEMENT IN CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL CAUSING HAZARD WHILE DRIVING DUE TO DISPLACEMENT....

Apr 15, 2018 Service Brakes 112,000 mi

PROBLEM BEGAN WITH A SQUEAKING SOUND AND WOULD CLICK WHEN DEPRESSING CLUTCH. THEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL WOULD STICK AND NOT COME BACK UP. CLUTCH PEDAL UNABLE TO COMPLETELY ENGAGE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO GET THE CAR INTO GEAR. MOVEMENT IN CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL CAUSING HAZARD WHILE DRIVING DUE TO DISPLACEMENT....

Apr 15, 2018 Unknown Or Other 112,000 mi

PROBLEM BEGAN WITH A SQUEAKING SOUND AND WOULD CLICK WHEN DEPRESSING CLUTCH. THEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL WOULD STICK AND NOT COME BACK UP. CLUTCH PEDAL UNABLE TO COMPLETELY ENGAGE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO GET THE CAR INTO GEAR. MOVEMENT IN CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL CAUSING HAZARD WHILE DRIVING DUE TO DISPLACEMENT....

Oct 30, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATATA AIRBAG RECALL I RECEIVED A LETTER STATING THE TK HOLDINGS INC. WAS FILING A CHAPTER 11 AND DOING AN AIRBAG RECALL THAT MAY AFFECT MY CAR. I LOOKED IT UP ON AIRBAGRECALL.COM AND WAS THEN DIRECTED TO THIS WEBSITE. THERE IS NO EXTERIOR DAMAGE TO THE CAR NOR WAS IT DAMAGED AT ALL WHILE DRI...

Oct 30, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATATA AIRBAG RECALL I RECEIVED A LETTER STATING THE TK HOLDINGS INC. WAS FILING A CHAPTER 11 AND DOING AN AIRBAG RECALL THAT MAY AFFECT MY CAR. I LOOKED IT UP ON AIRBAGRECALL.COM AND WAS THEN DIRECTED TO THIS WEBSITE. THERE IS NO EXTERIOR DAMAGE TO THE CAR NOR WAS IT DAMAGED AT ALL WHILE DRI...

Oct 27, 2017 Air Bags 80,000 mi

TAKATA AIRBAG. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE SUBARU OF RICHMOND LOCATED AT 9177 WEST BROAD STREET 23294, WHERE TRIED TO GET THE AIRBAG REPLACED. THE AIRBAG SENSOR WAS FLASHING AND THEY SAID THEY WOULDN'T REPLACE THE AIRBAG WITH THE SENSOR BLINKING, SAYING THAT THE AIRBAG SENSOR AND THE AIRBAG RECALL HAD N...

Oct 27, 2017 Air Bags 80,000 mi

TAKATA AIRBAG. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE SUBARU OF RICHMOND LOCATED AT 9177 WEST BROAD STREET 23294, WHERE TRIED TO GET THE AIRBAG REPLACED. THE AIRBAG SENSOR WAS FLASHING AND THEY SAID THEY WOULDN'T REPLACE THE AIRBAG WITH THE SENSOR BLINKING, SAYING THAT THE AIRBAG SENSOR AND THE AIRBAG RECALL HAD N...

Sep 17, 2017 Power Train 150,000 mi

HAVING SAME ISSUE AS MOST WITH 08 WRX . FIREWALL BRACKETS HAVE COME LOOSE AND CLUTCH WILL NOT ACTUATE PROPERLY.

Sep 17, 2017 Power Train 150,000 mi

HAVING SAME ISSUE AS MOST WITH 08 WRX . FIREWALL BRACKETS HAVE COME LOOSE AND CLUTCH WILL NOT ACTUATE PROPERLY.

Sep 11, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V358000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WA...

Sep 11, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V358000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WA...

Sep 7, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL

Sep 7, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL

Aug 14, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. I RECEIVED A NOTICE MONTHS AGO THAT MY VEHICLE IS AFFECTED BY THE AIRBAG RECALL. THE NOTICE STATES THAT CURRENTLY, PARTS ARE UNAVAILABLE AND THAT SUBARU IS IN THE PROCESS OF ACQUIRING PARTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. I AM STILL WAITING TO SEE WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. ANY ID...

Aug 14, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. I RECEIVED A NOTICE MONTHS AGO THAT MY VEHICLE IS AFFECTED BY THE AIRBAG RECALL. THE NOTICE STATES THAT CURRENTLY, PARTS ARE UNAVAILABLE AND THAT SUBARU IS IN THE PROCESS OF ACQUIRING PARTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. I AM STILL WAITING TO SEE WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. ANY ID...

Apr 20, 2017 Service Brakes

WE HAD A NEW CLUTCH INSTALLED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL AND CLUTCH PEDAL NOW MOVE TOGETHER. SIMULTANEOUSLY THIS NOT ONLY IS A SAFETY ISSUE BUT HAS POTENTIAL TO CAUSE PREMATURE CLUTCH AND BRAKE FAILURE.

Apr 20, 2017 Power Train

WE HAD A NEW CLUTCH INSTALLED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL AND CLUTCH PEDAL NOW MOVE TOGETHER. SIMULTANEOUSLY THIS NOT ONLY IS A SAFETY ISSUE BUT HAS POTENTIAL TO CAUSE PREMATURE CLUTCH AND BRAKE FAILURE.

Apr 20, 2017 Service Brakes

WE HAD A NEW CLUTCH INSTALLED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL AND CLUTCH PEDAL NOW MOVE TOGETHER. SIMULTANEOUSLY THIS NOT ONLY IS A SAFETY ISSUE BUT HAS POTENTIAL TO CAUSE PREMATURE CLUTCH AND BRAKE FAILURE.

Apr 20, 2017 Power Train

WE HAD A NEW CLUTCH INSTALLED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL AND CLUTCH PEDAL NOW MOVE TOGETHER. SIMULTANEOUSLY THIS NOT ONLY IS A SAFETY ISSUE BUT HAS POTENTIAL TO CAUSE PREMATURE CLUTCH AND BRAKE FAILURE.

Mar 28, 2017 Power Train 65,000 mi

THE CLUTCH PEDAL ON MY 2008 WRX MAKES A LOUD CREAKING NOISE EVERY TIME IT'S DEPRESSED. WHEN I INVESTIGATED THE NOISE, I NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET ASSEMBLY (ATTACHED TO THE FORWARD FIREWALL) SHIFTS APPROX 1/4 INCH EVERY TIME THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. I FOUND THAT THE THREE SPO...

Mar 28, 2017 Power Train 65,000 mi

THE CLUTCH PEDAL ON MY 2008 WRX MAKES A LOUD CREAKING NOISE EVERY TIME IT'S DEPRESSED. WHEN I INVESTIGATED THE NOISE, I NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET ASSEMBLY (ATTACHED TO THE FORWARD FIREWALL) SHIFTS APPROX 1/4 INCH EVERY TIME THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. I FOUND THAT THE THREE SPO...

Feb 21, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

MANUAL TRANSMISSION 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX, HAVE TROUBLE SWITCHING GEARS, AND SPECIFICALLY PUTTING VEHICLE IN REVERSE FROM A COLD START. FOR A WHILE HEARD A POPPING NOISE WHEN PUSHING THE CLUTCH DOWN. BUT SWITCHING GEARS IS VERY DIFFICULT/CLUNKY AND PLACING THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE FROM A COLD START ...

Feb 21, 2017 Unknown Or Other 50,000 mi

MANUAL TRANSMISSION 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX, HAVE TROUBLE SWITCHING GEARS, AND SPECIFICALLY PUTTING VEHICLE IN REVERSE FROM A COLD START. FOR A WHILE HEARD A POPPING NOISE WHEN PUSHING THE CLUTCH DOWN. BUT SWITCHING GEARS IS VERY DIFFICULT/CLUNKY AND PLACING THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE FROM A COLD START ...

Feb 21, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

MANUAL TRANSMISSION 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX, HAVE TROUBLE SWITCHING GEARS, AND SPECIFICALLY PUTTING VEHICLE IN REVERSE FROM A COLD START. FOR A WHILE HEARD A POPPING NOISE WHEN PUSHING THE CLUTCH DOWN. BUT SWITCHING GEARS IS VERY DIFFICULT/CLUNKY AND PLACING THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE FROM A COLD START ...

Feb 21, 2017 Unknown Or Other 50,000 mi

MANUAL TRANSMISSION 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX, HAVE TROUBLE SWITCHING GEARS, AND SPECIFICALLY PUTTING VEHICLE IN REVERSE FROM A COLD START. FOR A WHILE HEARD A POPPING NOISE WHEN PUSHING THE CLUTCH DOWN. BUT SWITCHING GEARS IS VERY DIFFICULT/CLUNKY AND PLACING THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE FROM A COLD START ...

Feb 19, 2017 Structure

FIREWALL. FIREWALL BROKEN, DO NOT HAVE THE FULL RANGE OF MOTION THAT MY CLUTCH NEEDS IN ORDER FOR THE GEARS TO GO IN.

Feb 19, 2017 Unknown Or Other

FIREWALL. FIREWALL BROKEN, DO NOT HAVE THE FULL RANGE OF MOTION THAT MY CLUTCH NEEDS IN ORDER FOR THE GEARS TO GO IN.

Feb 19, 2017 Structure

FIREWALL. FIREWALL BROKEN, DO NOT HAVE THE FULL RANGE OF MOTION THAT MY CLUTCH NEEDS IN ORDER FOR THE GEARS TO GO IN.

Feb 19, 2017 Unknown Or Other

FIREWALL. FIREWALL BROKEN, DO NOT HAVE THE FULL RANGE OF MOTION THAT MY CLUTCH NEEDS IN ORDER FOR THE GEARS TO GO IN.

Jan 18, 2017 Electrical System Fire 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A FAULTY RELAY/FU...

Jan 18, 2017 Electrical System Fire 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A FAULTY RELAY/FU...

Dec 10, 2016 Air Bags

I WAS NOTIFIED BY SUBARU IN JUNE OR JULY OF 2016 THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IN MY VEHICLE MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE TAKATA INFLATORS. I WAS INSTRUCTED TO NOT HAVE ANYONE RIDE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT UNTIL IT IS REPLACED. I HAVE CONTACTED MY DEALER (WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR) SEVERAL TIMES (IN PERSON ...

Dec 10, 2016 Air Bags

I WAS NOTIFIED BY SUBARU IN JUNE OR JULY OF 2016 THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IN MY VEHICLE MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE TAKATA INFLATORS. I WAS INSTRUCTED TO NOT HAVE ANYONE RIDE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT UNTIL IT IS REPLACED. I HAVE CONTACTED MY DEALER (WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR) SEVERAL TIMES (IN PERSON ...

Dec 2, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. SUBARU ISSUED NOTICE IN JULY THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE AND WOULD BE REPAIRED, BUT NOW HAS NOT FOLLOWED UP. I CALLED THE NUMBER LISTED ON THEIR WEBSITE AND WITH THE NHTSA TODAY TO FOLLOW UP (DURING THEIR LISTED BUSINESS HOURS). THE MESSAGE STATES THEY ARE CLOSED AND DISCONNECTS ...

Dec 2, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. SUBARU ISSUED NOTICE IN JULY THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE AND WOULD BE REPAIRED, BUT NOW HAS NOT FOLLOWED UP. I CALLED THE NUMBER LISTED ON THEIR WEBSITE AND WITH THE NHTSA TODAY TO FOLLOW UP (DURING THEIR LISTED BUSINESS HOURS). THE MESSAGE STATES THEY ARE CLOSED AND DISCONNECTS ...

Nov 3, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V358000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURE EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL RE...

Nov 3, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V358000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURE EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL RE...

Sep 19, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. SUBARU DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN UNABLE TO ESTIMATE WHEN THE REMEDY WILL BE AVAILABLE, MORE THAN TWO MONTHS AFTER NOTIFYING ME OF THE DEFECT WITH THE TAKATA-SOURCED PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG. IN THE MEANTIME, WE ARE TOLD NOT TO ALLOW PASSENGERS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE LOSS OF...

Sep 19, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. SUBARU DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN UNABLE TO ESTIMATE WHEN THE REMEDY WILL BE AVAILABLE, MORE THAN TWO MONTHS AFTER NOTIFYING ME OF THE DEFECT WITH THE TAKATA-SOURCED PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG. IN THE MEANTIME, WE ARE TOLD NOT TO ALLOW PASSENGERS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE LOSS OF...

Sep 10, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL NTSB 16-359 ZONE B DRIVING WITH SMALL CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE AND MY DEALER, ANNAPOLIS SUBARU, TELLS ME THEY DON'T HAVE THE REPLACEMENT AIR BAGS YET. VERY CONCERNED

Sep 10, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL NTSB 16-359 ZONE B DRIVING WITH SMALL CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE AND MY DEALER, ANNAPOLIS SUBARU, TELLS ME THEY DON'T HAVE THE REPLACEMENT AIR BAGS YET. VERY CONCERNED

Aug 16, 2016 Air Bags

LETTER FROM CONGRESSWOMAN FRANKEL ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER, REGARDING THE AIR BAGS. HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *JB UPDATED 09/21/16. *JB

Aug 16, 2016 Air Bags

LETTER FROM CONGRESSWOMAN FRANKEL ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER, REGARDING THE AIR BAGS. HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *JB UPDATED 09/21/16. *JB

Aug 11, 2016 Power Train 148,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS DEPRESSED, IT BECAME STUCK AND MADE AN UNKNOWN NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY WAS PEELING AWAY FROM THE FIREWALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Aug 11, 2016 Power Train 148,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS DEPRESSED, IT BECAME STUCK AND MADE AN UNKNOWN NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY WAS PEELING AWAY FROM THE FIREWALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Aug 9, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL: WAS TOLD IT COULD TAKE UP TO A YEAR FOR THE PARTS TO BECOME AVAILABLE. WHAT IS THE APPROVED TIMELINE. HOW CAN I REMEDY THIS FASTER

Aug 9, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL: WAS TOLD IT COULD TAKE UP TO A YEAR FOR THE PARTS TO BECOME AVAILABLE. WHAT IS THE APPROVED TIMELINE. HOW CAN I REMEDY THIS FASTER

Aug 5, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V359000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MA...

Aug 5, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V359000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MA...

Apr 7, 2016 Air Bags Crash 80,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD WHERE IT WAS DEEMED DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF TH...

Apr 7, 2016 Air Bags Crash 80,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD WHERE IT WAS DEEMED DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF TH...

Jan 30, 2016 Structure 80,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS NOT STATIONARY, IT WAS BEING TUNED AND THE FIRE WALL GOT TO HOT AND STARTED TO SMOKE. IN ADDITION THE THIRD CYLINDER IN THE MOTOR WENT BAD AS WELL AND THE MOTOR WAS REPLACED DUE TO A ROD KNOCK AND THE 3RD CYLINDER GOING BAD. THE VEHICLE HAS 80000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE.

Jan 30, 2016 Engine 80,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS NOT STATIONARY, IT WAS BEING TUNED AND THE FIRE WALL GOT TO HOT AND STARTED TO SMOKE. IN ADDITION THE THIRD CYLINDER IN THE MOTOR WENT BAD AS WELL AND THE MOTOR WAS REPLACED DUE TO A ROD KNOCK AND THE 3RD CYLINDER GOING BAD. THE VEHICLE HAS 80000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE.

Jan 30, 2016 Structure 80,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS NOT STATIONARY, IT WAS BEING TUNED AND THE FIRE WALL GOT TO HOT AND STARTED TO SMOKE. IN ADDITION THE THIRD CYLINDER IN THE MOTOR WENT BAD AS WELL AND THE MOTOR WAS REPLACED DUE TO A ROD KNOCK AND THE 3RD CYLINDER GOING BAD. THE VEHICLE HAS 80000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE.

Jan 30, 2016 Engine 80,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS NOT STATIONARY, IT WAS BEING TUNED AND THE FIRE WALL GOT TO HOT AND STARTED TO SMOKE. IN ADDITION THE THIRD CYLINDER IN THE MOTOR WENT BAD AS WELL AND THE MOTOR WAS REPLACED DUE TO A ROD KNOCK AND THE 3RD CYLINDER GOING BAD. THE VEHICLE HAS 80000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE.

Oct 5, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 16,582 mi

VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, STABILITY CONTROL ASSIST, AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT COME ON ALL AT THE SAME TIME RENDERING THOSE SYSTEM USEFUL. ALSO SOMETIMES THE HILL START ASSIST AND ABS LIGHT COME ON RENDERING THOSE UNAVAILABLE AS WELL. MAKING THE VEHICLE NOT AS SECURED AS ADVERTISED. IT STARTED IN 20...

Oct 5, 2015 Electrical System 16,582 mi

VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, STABILITY CONTROL ASSIST, AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT COME ON ALL AT THE SAME TIME RENDERING THOSE SYSTEM USEFUL. ALSO SOMETIMES THE HILL START ASSIST AND ABS LIGHT COME ON RENDERING THOSE UNAVAILABLE AS WELL. MAKING THE VEHICLE NOT AS SECURED AS ADVERTISED. IT STARTED IN 20...

Oct 5, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 16,582 mi

VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, STABILITY CONTROL ASSIST, AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT COME ON ALL AT THE SAME TIME RENDERING THOSE SYSTEM USEFUL. ALSO SOMETIMES THE HILL START ASSIST AND ABS LIGHT COME ON RENDERING THOSE UNAVAILABLE AS WELL. MAKING THE VEHICLE NOT AS SECURED AS ADVERTISED. IT STARTED IN 20...

Oct 5, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 16,582 mi

VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, STABILITY CONTROL ASSIST, AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT COME ON ALL AT THE SAME TIME RENDERING THOSE SYSTEM USEFUL. ALSO SOMETIMES THE HILL START ASSIST AND ABS LIGHT COME ON RENDERING THOSE UNAVAILABLE AS WELL. MAKING THE VEHICLE NOT AS SECURED AS ADVERTISED. IT STARTED IN 20...

Oct 5, 2015 Electrical System 16,582 mi

VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, STABILITY CONTROL ASSIST, AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT COME ON ALL AT THE SAME TIME RENDERING THOSE SYSTEM USEFUL. ALSO SOMETIMES THE HILL START ASSIST AND ABS LIGHT COME ON RENDERING THOSE UNAVAILABLE AS WELL. MAKING THE VEHICLE NOT AS SECURED AS ADVERTISED. IT STARTED IN 20...

Oct 5, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 16,582 mi

VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, STABILITY CONTROL ASSIST, AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT COME ON ALL AT THE SAME TIME RENDERING THOSE SYSTEM USEFUL. ALSO SOMETIMES THE HILL START ASSIST AND ABS LIGHT COME ON RENDERING THOSE UNAVAILABLE AS WELL. MAKING THE VEHICLE NOT AS SECURED AS ADVERTISED. IT STARTED IN 20...

Sep 4, 2015 Power Train 62,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN BY A VALET SERVICE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED, THE CLUTCH FAILED AND THE PEDALS MOVED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF ...

Sep 4, 2015 Power Train 62,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN BY A VALET SERVICE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED, THE CLUTCH FAILED AND THE PEDALS MOVED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF ...

May 13, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT WAS AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE VALVE COVERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWE...

May 13, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT WAS AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE VALVE COVERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWE...

May 13, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT WAS AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE VALVE COVERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWE...

May 13, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT WAS AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE VALVE COVERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWE...

Apr 26, 2015 Engine 48,500 mi

OIL LEAKING FROM PREMATURE HEAD GASKET FAILURE. OIL LEAKING ON A HOT ENGINE CAN CAUSE A FIRE. THIS IS COMMON FOR THIS MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR, DUE TO INCORRECT SIZING OF THE GASKET. IT IS DEFECTIVE FROM THE FACTORY AND MAY RESULT IN A FIRE. *TR

Apr 26, 2015 Engine 48,500 mi

OIL LEAKING FROM PREMATURE HEAD GASKET FAILURE. OIL LEAKING ON A HOT ENGINE CAN CAUSE A FIRE. THIS IS COMMON FOR THIS MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR, DUE TO INCORRECT SIZING OF THE GASKET. IT IS DEFECTIVE FROM THE FACTORY AND MAY RESULT IN A FIRE. *TR

Apr 22, 2015 Structure 50,000 mi

FAILED WELDS CONNECTING PEDAL PANEL TO THE FIREWALL. RESULTS IN LOUD SQUEAKING WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED/RELEASED AND THE PANEL WELDS MAY FAIL ENTIRELY ON MY '08 STI. *TR

Apr 22, 2015 Power Train 50,000 mi

FAILED WELDS CONNECTING PEDAL PANEL TO THE FIREWALL. RESULTS IN LOUD SQUEAKING WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED/RELEASED AND THE PANEL WELDS MAY FAIL ENTIRELY ON MY '08 STI. *TR

Apr 22, 2015 Structure 50,000 mi

FAILED WELDS CONNECTING PEDAL PANEL TO THE FIREWALL. RESULTS IN LOUD SQUEAKING WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED/RELEASED AND THE PANEL WELDS MAY FAIL ENTIRELY ON MY '08 STI. *TR

Apr 22, 2015 Power Train 50,000 mi

FAILED WELDS CONNECTING PEDAL PANEL TO THE FIREWALL. RESULTS IN LOUD SQUEAKING WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED/RELEASED AND THE PANEL WELDS MAY FAIL ENTIRELY ON MY '08 STI. *TR

Mar 30, 2015 Engine 10,700 mi

HEAD GASKET PREMATURELY LEAKING OIL. LEAK FINDS ITSELF NEAR EXHAUST. A LITTLE BIT OF RESEARCH FINDS THAT THIS PROBLEM IS VERY COMMON UP UNTIL 2010 AND THE INTRODUCTION OF THE NEWEST ENGINE. AN IMPROVED GASKET IS AVAILABLE, BUT REPLACEMENT IS VERY EXPENSIVE. THIS IS CLEARLY A DEFECTIVE PART AND TH...

Mar 30, 2015 Power Train 10,700 mi

HEAD GASKET PREMATURELY LEAKING OIL. LEAK FINDS ITSELF NEAR EXHAUST. A LITTLE BIT OF RESEARCH FINDS THAT THIS PROBLEM IS VERY COMMON UP UNTIL 2010 AND THE INTRODUCTION OF THE NEWEST ENGINE. AN IMPROVED GASKET IS AVAILABLE, BUT REPLACEMENT IS VERY EXPENSIVE. THIS IS CLEARLY A DEFECTIVE PART AND TH...

Mar 30, 2015 Engine 10,700 mi

HEAD GASKET PREMATURELY LEAKING OIL. LEAK FINDS ITSELF NEAR EXHAUST. A LITTLE BIT OF RESEARCH FINDS THAT THIS PROBLEM IS VERY COMMON UP UNTIL 2010 AND THE INTRODUCTION OF THE NEWEST ENGINE. AN IMPROVED GASKET IS AVAILABLE, BUT REPLACEMENT IS VERY EXPENSIVE. THIS IS CLEARLY A DEFECTIVE PART AND TH...

Mar 30, 2015 Power Train 10,700 mi

HEAD GASKET PREMATURELY LEAKING OIL. LEAK FINDS ITSELF NEAR EXHAUST. A LITTLE BIT OF RESEARCH FINDS THAT THIS PROBLEM IS VERY COMMON UP UNTIL 2010 AND THE INTRODUCTION OF THE NEWEST ENGINE. AN IMPROVED GASKET IS AVAILABLE, BUT REPLACEMENT IS VERY EXPENSIVE. THIS IS CLEARLY A DEFECTIVE PART AND TH...

Mar 12, 2015 Power Train 36,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CLUTCH WAS DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH WELL ASSEMBLY THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE FIREWALL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Mar 12, 2015 Power Train 36,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CLUTCH WAS DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH WELL ASSEMBLY THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE FIREWALL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Feb 10, 2015 Visibility

SINCE I HAVE OWNER THIS CAR, EVERY TIME IT RAINS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER STOP WORKING AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN OPERATING FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES. DOESN'T MAKE A DIFFERENCE IF IT IS A BRIEF SHOWER OR A DOWN POUR. *BF THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, IT MAY BE A SHORT CIRCUIT. *JB

Feb 10, 2015 Visibility

SINCE I HAVE OWNER THIS CAR, EVERY TIME IT RAINS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER STOP WORKING AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN OPERATING FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES. DOESN'T MAKE A DIFFERENCE IF IT IS A BRIEF SHOWER OR A DOWN POUR. *BF THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, IT MAY BE A SHORT CIRCUIT. *JB

Jan 31, 2015 Engine 89,755 mi

THE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING. THIS WILL COST OVER $2000 TO FIX. THIS SHOULD NOT BE OCCURRING. *TR

Jan 31, 2015 Engine 89,755 mi

THE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING. THIS WILL COST OVER $2000 TO FIX. THIS SHOULD NOT BE OCCURRING. *TR

Dec 29, 2014 Service Brakes 100,000 mi

I OWN A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX WITH A STOCK CLUTCH. FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS I HAVE BEEN HEARING CREAKING AND/OR CLICKING NOISES WHEN ENGAGING THE CLUTCH PEDAL. IN APRIL OF 2013 CHATHAM SUBARU IN GA REPLACED MY CLUTCH DUE TO THE METAL CLUTCH FORK WEARING THROUGH AT THE PIVOT POINT WITHIN THE BEL...

Dec 29, 2014 Power Train 100,000 mi

I OWN A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX WITH A STOCK CLUTCH. FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS I HAVE BEEN HEARING CREAKING AND/OR CLICKING NOISES WHEN ENGAGING THE CLUTCH PEDAL. IN APRIL OF 2013 CHATHAM SUBARU IN GA REPLACED MY CLUTCH DUE TO THE METAL CLUTCH FORK WEARING THROUGH AT THE PIVOT POINT WITHIN THE BEL...

Dec 29, 2014 Service Brakes 100,000 mi

I OWN A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX WITH A STOCK CLUTCH. FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS I HAVE BEEN HEARING CREAKING AND/OR CLICKING NOISES WHEN ENGAGING THE CLUTCH PEDAL. IN APRIL OF 2013 CHATHAM SUBARU IN GA REPLACED MY CLUTCH DUE TO THE METAL CLUTCH FORK WEARING THROUGH AT THE PIVOT POINT WITHIN THE BEL...

Dec 29, 2014 Power Train 100,000 mi

I OWN A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX WITH A STOCK CLUTCH. FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS I HAVE BEEN HEARING CREAKING AND/OR CLICKING NOISES WHEN ENGAGING THE CLUTCH PEDAL. IN APRIL OF 2013 CHATHAM SUBARU IN GA REPLACED MY CLUTCH DUE TO THE METAL CLUTCH FORK WEARING THROUGH AT THE PIVOT POINT WITHIN THE BEL...

Dec 26, 2014 Power Train 80,000 mi

THE FIRE WALL IS CRACKED AND THE WELDS ARE BROKEN WHICH IS CAUSING MY CLUTCH TO NOT DISENGAGE PROPERLY AND THE CLUTCH PEDAL TO NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY. *TR

Dec 26, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

THE FIRE WALL IS CRACKED AND THE WELDS ARE BROKEN WHICH IS CAUSING MY CLUTCH TO NOT DISENGAGE PROPERLY AND THE CLUTCH PEDAL TO NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY. *TR

Dec 26, 2014 Power Train 80,000 mi

THE FIRE WALL IS CRACKED AND THE WELDS ARE BROKEN WHICH IS CAUSING MY CLUTCH TO NOT DISENGAGE PROPERLY AND THE CLUTCH PEDAL TO NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY. *TR

Dec 26, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

THE FIRE WALL IS CRACKED AND THE WELDS ARE BROKEN WHICH IS CAUSING MY CLUTCH TO NOT DISENGAGE PROPERLY AND THE CLUTCH PEDAL TO NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY. *TR

Dec 15, 2014 Power Train

CPSC:I1490369A. 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. CONSUMER STATED THE WELDS THAT HOLD THE CLUTCH BRACKET TO THE FIREWALL FAILED, CAUSING CREAKING, POPPING AND INCREASED PRESSURE TO FULLY DEPRESS THE CLUTCH PEDAL. *LN

Dec 15, 2014 Structure

CPSC:I1490369A. 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. CONSUMER STATED THE WELDS THAT HOLD THE CLUTCH BRACKET TO THE FIREWALL FAILED, CAUSING CREAKING, POPPING AND INCREASED PRESSURE TO FULLY DEPRESS THE CLUTCH PEDAL. *LN

Dec 15, 2014 Power Train

CPSC:I1490369A. 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. CONSUMER STATED THE WELDS THAT HOLD THE CLUTCH BRACKET TO THE FIREWALL FAILED, CAUSING CREAKING, POPPING AND INCREASED PRESSURE TO FULLY DEPRESS THE CLUTCH PEDAL. *LN

Dec 15, 2014 Structure

CPSC:I1490369A. 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. CONSUMER STATED THE WELDS THAT HOLD THE CLUTCH BRACKET TO THE FIREWALL FAILED, CAUSING CREAKING, POPPING AND INCREASED PRESSURE TO FULLY DEPRESS THE CLUTCH PEDAL. *LN

Dec 12, 2014 Service Brakes 111,834 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE STOPPING DISTANCE WAS INCREASED. IN ADDITION, THE CLUTCH BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE ASS...

Dec 12, 2014 Power Train 111,834 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE STOPPING DISTANCE WAS INCREASED. IN ADDITION, THE CLUTCH BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE ASS...

Dec 12, 2014 Service Brakes 111,834 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE STOPPING DISTANCE WAS INCREASED. IN ADDITION, THE CLUTCH BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE ASS...

Dec 12, 2014 Power Train 111,834 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE STOPPING DISTANCE WAS INCREASED. IN ADDITION, THE CLUTCH BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE ASS...

Nov 18, 2014 Structure 70,000 mi

CHASSIS FATIGUE AND CRACKING RESULTING IN DAMAGE/POTENTIAL COMPROMISE OF DRIVER CONTROLS. WELDS FOR CLUTCH BRACKET HAVE FAILED RESULTING IN CRACKING OF FIREWALL. *TR

Nov 18, 2014 Structure 70,000 mi

CHASSIS FATIGUE AND CRACKING RESULTING IN DAMAGE/POTENTIAL COMPROMISE OF DRIVER CONTROLS. WELDS FOR CLUTCH BRACKET HAVE FAILED RESULTING IN CRACKING OF FIREWALL. *TR

Nov 10, 2014 Power Train 101,000 mi

AS MANY OTHERS HAVE NOTED REGARDING THE SUBARU IMPREZA WRX, THE WELDS THAT CONNECT THE CLUTCH TO THE FIREWALL HAVE BEEN BROKEN. TOOK IT INTO A LOCAL DEALER AND HE SAID THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THAT I WOULD NEED TO TAKE IT TO AN AUTO BODY SHOP. *TR

Nov 10, 2014 Service Brakes 101,000 mi

AS MANY OTHERS HAVE NOTED REGARDING THE SUBARU IMPREZA WRX, THE WELDS THAT CONNECT THE CLUTCH TO THE FIREWALL HAVE BEEN BROKEN. TOOK IT INTO A LOCAL DEALER AND HE SAID THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THAT I WOULD NEED TO TAKE IT TO AN AUTO BODY SHOP. *TR

Nov 10, 2014 Power Train 101,000 mi

AS MANY OTHERS HAVE NOTED REGARDING THE SUBARU IMPREZA WRX, THE WELDS THAT CONNECT THE CLUTCH TO THE FIREWALL HAVE BEEN BROKEN. TOOK IT INTO A LOCAL DEALER AND HE SAID THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THAT I WOULD NEED TO TAKE IT TO AN AUTO BODY SHOP. *TR

Nov 10, 2014 Service Brakes 101,000 mi

AS MANY OTHERS HAVE NOTED REGARDING THE SUBARU IMPREZA WRX, THE WELDS THAT CONNECT THE CLUTCH TO THE FIREWALL HAVE BEEN BROKEN. TOOK IT INTO A LOCAL DEALER AND HE SAID THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THAT I WOULD NEED TO TAKE IT TO AN AUTO BODY SHOP. *TR

Aug 23, 2014 Power Train 69,000 mi

WHILE GETTING INTO GEAR AND SWITCHING GEARS, THE CLUTCH PEDAL WAS SQUEAKING. THE SQUEAKING WOULD COME AND GO. THE CLUTCH EVENTUALLY GAVE OUT MAKING THE CAR UNDRIVEABLE. THE CAR WAS DIFFICULT TO PUT INTO GEAR AT LOW SPEEDS AND EXPERIENCED A SLIPPING CLUTCH AT HIGH SPEEDS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ...

Aug 23, 2014 Power Train 69,000 mi

WHILE GETTING INTO GEAR AND SWITCHING GEARS, THE CLUTCH PEDAL WAS SQUEAKING. THE SQUEAKING WOULD COME AND GO. THE CLUTCH EVENTUALLY GAVE OUT MAKING THE CAR UNDRIVEABLE. THE CAR WAS DIFFICULT TO PUT INTO GEAR AT LOW SPEEDS AND EXPERIENCED A SLIPPING CLUTCH AT HIGH SPEEDS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ...

Aug 8, 2014 Power Train

I HAVE A 2008 WRX AND I'M GETTING THE APPARENT COMMON PROBLEM IN WHICH THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY IS BREAKING AWAY FROM THE FIREWALL! I NOTICED EARLY IN THE YEAR THAT I WAS GETTING A POPPING SOUND WHEN I DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH PEDAL. IT STOPPED FOR A WHILE AND THEN STARTED DOING IT AGAIN. I DID SOME RESEARCH...

Aug 8, 2014 Power Train

I HAVE A 2008 WRX AND I'M GETTING THE APPARENT COMMON PROBLEM IN WHICH THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY IS BREAKING AWAY FROM THE FIREWALL! I NOTICED EARLY IN THE YEAR THAT I WAS GETTING A POPPING SOUND WHEN I DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH PEDAL. IT STOPPED FOR A WHILE AND THEN STARTED DOING IT AGAIN. I DID SOME RESEARCH...

Aug 5, 2014 Engine 57,000 mi

ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IN MY 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA HAS PREMATURELY FAILED. THE VEHICLES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR WENT INTO "LIMP" MODE WHILE DRIVING, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING VERY POOR GAS MILEAGE FOR THE LA...

Aug 5, 2014 Electrical System 57,000 mi

ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IN MY 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA HAS PREMATURELY FAILED. THE VEHICLES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR WENT INTO "LIMP" MODE WHILE DRIVING, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING VERY POOR GAS MILEAGE FOR THE LA...

Aug 5, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 57,000 mi

ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IN MY 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA HAS PREMATURELY FAILED. THE VEHICLES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR WENT INTO "LIMP" MODE WHILE DRIVING, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING VERY POOR GAS MILEAGE FOR THE LA...

Aug 5, 2014 Engine 57,000 mi

ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IN MY 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA HAS PREMATURELY FAILED. THE VEHICLES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR WENT INTO "LIMP" MODE WHILE DRIVING, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING VERY POOR GAS MILEAGE FOR THE LA...

Aug 5, 2014 Electrical System 57,000 mi

ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IN MY 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA HAS PREMATURELY FAILED. THE VEHICLES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR WENT INTO "LIMP" MODE WHILE DRIVING, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING VERY POOR GAS MILEAGE FOR THE LA...

Aug 5, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 57,000 mi

ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IN MY 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA HAS PREMATURELY FAILED. THE VEHICLES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR WENT INTO "LIMP" MODE WHILE DRIVING, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING VERY POOR GAS MILEAGE FOR THE LA...

Jul 31, 2014 Air Bags Crash 8,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ANOTHER VEHICLE CAME ACROSS THREE LANES OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND CAUSED A CRASH. THE OTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT ...

Jul 31, 2014 Air Bags Crash 8,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ANOTHER VEHICLE CAME ACROSS THREE LANES OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND CAUSED A CRASH. THE OTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT ...

Jul 5, 2014 Visibility/wiper 106,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR INTERNAL CAM BROKE WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN SUCH THAT THE SUN VISOR HANGS AT THE LOWEST POINT, AND IS NO LONGER ADJUSTABLE. THIS OBSCURES THE DRIVER'S FIELD OF VISION WHEN DRIVING THE CAR AND THUS PRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON DEFECT IN THE...

Jul 5, 2014 Visibility/wiper 106,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR INTERNAL CAM BROKE WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN SUCH THAT THE SUN VISOR HANGS AT THE LOWEST POINT, AND IS NO LONGER ADJUSTABLE. THIS OBSCURES THE DRIVER'S FIELD OF VISION WHEN DRIVING THE CAR AND THUS PRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON DEFECT IN THE...

Jun 24, 2014 Service Brakes 42,500 mi

MY BRAKE PEDAL / CLUTCH ASSEMBLY IS SEPARATING FROM MY FIREWALL ON MY 2008 WRX SEDAN AT THE SPOT WELDS. I CAN SEE THIS THROUGH MY COWL SUPPORT UNDER THE WINDSHIELD WASHER MOTOR. I HEARD LOTS OF SQUEALING AND POPPING AND NOW THE ASSEMBLY MOVES UNDER LIGHT BRAKING AND CLUTCH DEPRESSION. IT IS NOW PA...

Jun 24, 2014 Structure 42,500 mi

MY BRAKE PEDAL / CLUTCH ASSEMBLY IS SEPARATING FROM MY FIREWALL ON MY 2008 WRX SEDAN AT THE SPOT WELDS. I CAN SEE THIS THROUGH MY COWL SUPPORT UNDER THE WINDSHIELD WASHER MOTOR. I HEARD LOTS OF SQUEALING AND POPPING AND NOW THE ASSEMBLY MOVES UNDER LIGHT BRAKING AND CLUTCH DEPRESSION. IT IS NOW PA...

Jun 24, 2014 Service Brakes 42,500 mi

MY BRAKE PEDAL / CLUTCH ASSEMBLY IS SEPARATING FROM MY FIREWALL ON MY 2008 WRX SEDAN AT THE SPOT WELDS. I CAN SEE THIS THROUGH MY COWL SUPPORT UNDER THE WINDSHIELD WASHER MOTOR. I HEARD LOTS OF SQUEALING AND POPPING AND NOW THE ASSEMBLY MOVES UNDER LIGHT BRAKING AND CLUTCH DEPRESSION. IT IS NOW PA...

Jun 24, 2014 Structure 42,500 mi

MY BRAKE PEDAL / CLUTCH ASSEMBLY IS SEPARATING FROM MY FIREWALL ON MY 2008 WRX SEDAN AT THE SPOT WELDS. I CAN SEE THIS THROUGH MY COWL SUPPORT UNDER THE WINDSHIELD WASHER MOTOR. I HEARD LOTS OF SQUEALING AND POPPING AND NOW THE ASSEMBLY MOVES UNDER LIGHT BRAKING AND CLUTCH DEPRESSION. IT IS NOW PA...

Mar 25, 2014 Exterior Lighting

SUBMISSION FROM SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. RE CONSUMER COMPLAINT- 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ON JANUARY 24, 2014, THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS WOULD NOT COME ON. HOWEVER, SHE DID SMELL A BURNT PLASTIC SMELL COMING FROM HER VEHICLE. SHE PURCHASED A REPLACEMENT BULB FROM AN AUTO PARTS STORE...

Mar 25, 2014 Exterior Lighting

SUBMISSION FROM SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. RE CONSUMER COMPLAINT- 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ON JANUARY 24, 2014, THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS WOULD NOT COME ON. HOWEVER, SHE DID SMELL A BURNT PLASTIC SMELL COMING FROM HER VEHICLE. SHE PURCHASED A REPLACEMENT BULB FROM AN AUTO PARTS STORE...

Mar 20, 2014 Structure 58,000 mi

THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A CRACK IN THE FIRE WALL. EVERY TIME I PRESS MY CLUTCH PEDAL THERE IS FLEXING IN THE ASSEMBLY AND MAKES A LOUD CRACK/SQUEAK SOUND. ITS A DAILY DRIVER VEHICLE SO ITS NEVER BEEN RACED OR TRACKED. DUE TO THIS FIRE WALL CRACK (WHICH MIGHT BE DANGEROUS IN FIRE/ACCIDENT) MY TRANSMIS...

Mar 20, 2014 Power Train 58,000 mi

THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A CRACK IN THE FIRE WALL. EVERY TIME I PRESS MY CLUTCH PEDAL THERE IS FLEXING IN THE ASSEMBLY AND MAKES A LOUD CRACK/SQUEAK SOUND. ITS A DAILY DRIVER VEHICLE SO ITS NEVER BEEN RACED OR TRACKED. DUE TO THIS FIRE WALL CRACK (WHICH MIGHT BE DANGEROUS IN FIRE/ACCIDENT) MY TRANSMIS...

Mar 20, 2014 Structure 58,000 mi

THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A CRACK IN THE FIRE WALL. EVERY TIME I PRESS MY CLUTCH PEDAL THERE IS FLEXING IN THE ASSEMBLY AND MAKES A LOUD CRACK/SQUEAK SOUND. ITS A DAILY DRIVER VEHICLE SO ITS NEVER BEEN RACED OR TRACKED. DUE TO THIS FIRE WALL CRACK (WHICH MIGHT BE DANGEROUS IN FIRE/ACCIDENT) MY TRANSMIS...

Mar 20, 2014 Power Train 58,000 mi

THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A CRACK IN THE FIRE WALL. EVERY TIME I PRESS MY CLUTCH PEDAL THERE IS FLEXING IN THE ASSEMBLY AND MAKES A LOUD CRACK/SQUEAK SOUND. ITS A DAILY DRIVER VEHICLE SO ITS NEVER BEEN RACED OR TRACKED. DUE TO THIS FIRE WALL CRACK (WHICH MIGHT BE DANGEROUS IN FIRE/ACCIDENT) MY TRANSMIS...

Feb 19, 2014 Power Train 96,000 mi

THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED BY MYSELF BRAND NEW WITH A FEW MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE CLUTCH PEDAL WAS ALWAYS STIFF AND SQUEAKY AND TWO LOCAL DEALERSHIPS REASSURED ME THIS IS NORMAL AND NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT. SINCE ABOUT 50K MILES MY CLUTCH PEDAL HAS BEEN UNRESPONSIVE AND REQUIRES CONSTANT LUBRICATION A...

Feb 19, 2014 Service Brakes 96,000 mi

THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED BY MYSELF BRAND NEW WITH A FEW MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE CLUTCH PEDAL WAS ALWAYS STIFF AND SQUEAKY AND TWO LOCAL DEALERSHIPS REASSURED ME THIS IS NORMAL AND NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT. SINCE ABOUT 50K MILES MY CLUTCH PEDAL HAS BEEN UNRESPONSIVE AND REQUIRES CONSTANT LUBRICATION A...

Feb 19, 2014 Structure 96,000 mi

THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED BY MYSELF BRAND NEW WITH A FEW MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE CLUTCH PEDAL WAS ALWAYS STIFF AND SQUEAKY AND TWO LOCAL DEALERSHIPS REASSURED ME THIS IS NORMAL AND NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT. SINCE ABOUT 50K MILES MY CLUTCH PEDAL HAS BEEN UNRESPONSIVE AND REQUIRES CONSTANT LUBRICATION A...

Feb 19, 2014 Power Train 96,000 mi

THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED BY MYSELF BRAND NEW WITH A FEW MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE CLUTCH PEDAL WAS ALWAYS STIFF AND SQUEAKY AND TWO LOCAL DEALERSHIPS REASSURED ME THIS IS NORMAL AND NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT. SINCE ABOUT 50K MILES MY CLUTCH PEDAL HAS BEEN UNRESPONSIVE AND REQUIRES CONSTANT LUBRICATION A...

Feb 19, 2014 Service Brakes 96,000 mi

THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED BY MYSELF BRAND NEW WITH A FEW MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE CLUTCH PEDAL WAS ALWAYS STIFF AND SQUEAKY AND TWO LOCAL DEALERSHIPS REASSURED ME THIS IS NORMAL AND NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT. SINCE ABOUT 50K MILES MY CLUTCH PEDAL HAS BEEN UNRESPONSIVE AND REQUIRES CONSTANT LUBRICATION A...

Feb 19, 2014 Structure 96,000 mi

THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED BY MYSELF BRAND NEW WITH A FEW MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE CLUTCH PEDAL WAS ALWAYS STIFF AND SQUEAKY AND TWO LOCAL DEALERSHIPS REASSURED ME THIS IS NORMAL AND NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT. SINCE ABOUT 50K MILES MY CLUTCH PEDAL HAS BEEN UNRESPONSIVE AND REQUIRES CONSTANT LUBRICATION A...

Jan 23, 2014 Structure 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE HOOD FLEW OPEN AND DAMAGED THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOOD WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIR...

Jan 23, 2014 Structure 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE HOOD FLEW OPEN AND DAMAGED THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOOD WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIR...

Jan 20, 2014 Power Train 139,000 mi

THE WELDED CLUTCH BRACKET BEHIND THE DASH BOARD BROKE, MAKING MY CLUTCH PEDAL USELESS AND MY MASTER CYLINDER FLEX FORWARD BADLY. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. MY CAR IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY ANYMORE AND THIS IS A 14 HOUR LABOR JOB. ANY OTHER POWER TRAIN RELATED REPAIR WOULD BE EXPECTED AT THIS MILEAGE, BUT THE...

Jan 20, 2014 Power Train 139,000 mi

THE WELDED CLUTCH BRACKET BEHIND THE DASH BOARD BROKE, MAKING MY CLUTCH PEDAL USELESS AND MY MASTER CYLINDER FLEX FORWARD BADLY. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. MY CAR IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY ANYMORE AND THIS IS A 14 HOUR LABOR JOB. ANY OTHER POWER TRAIN RELATED REPAIR WOULD BE EXPECTED AT THIS MILEAGE, BUT THE...

Jan 8, 2014 Power Train 41,900 mi

THE CLUTCH PEDAL ON MY 2008 WRX MAKES A LOUD CREAKING NOISE EVERY TIME IT'S DEPRESSED. WHEN I INVESTIGATED THE NOISE, I NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET ASSEMBLY (ATTACHED TO THE FORWARD FIREWALL) SHIFTS APPROX 1/4 INCH EVERY TIME THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. I FOUND THAT THE THREE SPO...

Jan 8, 2014 Power Train 41,900 mi

THE CLUTCH PEDAL ON MY 2008 WRX MAKES A LOUD CREAKING NOISE EVERY TIME IT'S DEPRESSED. WHEN I INVESTIGATED THE NOISE, I NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET ASSEMBLY (ATTACHED TO THE FORWARD FIREWALL) SHIFTS APPROX 1/4 INCH EVERY TIME THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. I FOUND THAT THE THREE SPO...

Dec 19, 2013 Power Train 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHIFTING GEARS, A CRACKLING NOISE WAS PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AND NO SOLUTION WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

Dec 19, 2013 Power Train 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHIFTING GEARS, A CRACKLING NOISE WAS PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AND NO SOLUTION WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

Dec 14, 2013 Power Train 25,000 mi

SINCE I HAVE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW WITH ONLY 85 MILES ON IT. I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE CLUTCH BEING EXTRA TIGHT, AND AFTER A MONTH OR 2 THE CLUTCH KEPT MAKING A SQUEAKING NOISE. I HAVE SENT IT TO SUBARU MANY TIMES AND THEY HAVE ALWAYS STATED THAT THE CLUTCH IS FINE AND THEY DID ...

Dec 14, 2013 Power Train 25,000 mi

SINCE I HAVE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW WITH ONLY 85 MILES ON IT. I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE CLUTCH BEING EXTRA TIGHT, AND AFTER A MONTH OR 2 THE CLUTCH KEPT MAKING A SQUEAKING NOISE. I HAVE SENT IT TO SUBARU MANY TIMES AND THEY HAVE ALWAYS STATED THAT THE CLUTCH IS FINE AND THEY DID ...

Dec 7, 2013 Service Brakes 95,000 mi

FOR SEVERAL MONTHS NOW ON MY WIFE 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED I HAVE HEARD A CRACKING/SQUEAKING NOISE. I BROUGHT IT TO A MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME THAT HE SEES THE FIREWALL FLEXING WHEN THE CLUTCH IS BEGINNING TO ENGAGE. IT LOOKS AS IF THE WELDS ON THE FIREWALL ARE CRACKED AND...

Dec 7, 2013 Power Train 95,000 mi

FOR SEVERAL MONTHS NOW ON MY WIFE 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED I HAVE HEARD A CRACKING/SQUEAKING NOISE. I BROUGHT IT TO A MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME THAT HE SEES THE FIREWALL FLEXING WHEN THE CLUTCH IS BEGINNING TO ENGAGE. IT LOOKS AS IF THE WELDS ON THE FIREWALL ARE CRACKED AND...

Dec 7, 2013 Service Brakes 95,000 mi

FOR SEVERAL MONTHS NOW ON MY WIFE 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED I HAVE HEARD A CRACKING/SQUEAKING NOISE. I BROUGHT IT TO A MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME THAT HE SEES THE FIREWALL FLEXING WHEN THE CLUTCH IS BEGINNING TO ENGAGE. IT LOOKS AS IF THE WELDS ON THE FIREWALL ARE CRACKED AND...

Dec 7, 2013 Power Train 95,000 mi

FOR SEVERAL MONTHS NOW ON MY WIFE 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED I HAVE HEARD A CRACKING/SQUEAKING NOISE. I BROUGHT IT TO A MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME THAT HE SEES THE FIREWALL FLEXING WHEN THE CLUTCH IS BEGINNING TO ENGAGE. IT LOOKS AS IF THE WELDS ON THE FIREWALL ARE CRACKED AND...

Nov 20, 2013 Service Brakes 62,000 mi

THIS 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA HAS BEEN PLAGUED AS HAVE MANY OTHERS BY A MANUFACTURER CHASSIS DEFECT. THE FIREWALL/BULKHEAD BETWEEN THE DRIVER AND ENGINE HAS 5 SPOT WELDS BROKEN WHICH INITIALLY ARE MEANT TO SECURE THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY. THESE WELD BREAKS ARE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS THEY ARE CAUS...

Nov 20, 2013 Structure 62,000 mi

THIS 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA HAS BEEN PLAGUED AS HAVE MANY OTHERS BY A MANUFACTURER CHASSIS DEFECT. THE FIREWALL/BULKHEAD BETWEEN THE DRIVER AND ENGINE HAS 5 SPOT WELDS BROKEN WHICH INITIALLY ARE MEANT TO SECURE THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY. THESE WELD BREAKS ARE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS THEY ARE CAUS...

Nov 20, 2013 Power Train 62,000 mi

THIS 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA HAS BEEN PLAGUED AS HAVE MANY OTHERS BY A MANUFACTURER CHASSIS DEFECT. THE FIREWALL/BULKHEAD BETWEEN THE DRIVER AND ENGINE HAS 5 SPOT WELDS BROKEN WHICH INITIALLY ARE MEANT TO SECURE THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY. THESE WELD BREAKS ARE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS THEY ARE CAUS...

Nov 20, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

THIS 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA HAS BEEN PLAGUED AS HAVE MANY OTHERS BY A MANUFACTURER CHASSIS DEFECT. THE FIREWALL/BULKHEAD BETWEEN THE DRIVER AND ENGINE HAS 5 SPOT WELDS BROKEN WHICH INITIALLY ARE MEANT TO SECURE THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY. THESE WELD BREAKS ARE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS THEY ARE CAUS...

Nov 20, 2013 Service Brakes 62,000 mi

THIS 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA HAS BEEN PLAGUED AS HAVE MANY OTHERS BY A MANUFACTURER CHASSIS DEFECT. THE FIREWALL/BULKHEAD BETWEEN THE DRIVER AND ENGINE HAS 5 SPOT WELDS BROKEN WHICH INITIALLY ARE MEANT TO SECURE THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY. THESE WELD BREAKS ARE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS THEY ARE CAUS...

Nov 20, 2013 Structure 62,000 mi

THIS 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA HAS BEEN PLAGUED AS HAVE MANY OTHERS BY A MANUFACTURER CHASSIS DEFECT. THE FIREWALL/BULKHEAD BETWEEN THE DRIVER AND ENGINE HAS 5 SPOT WELDS BROKEN WHICH INITIALLY ARE MEANT TO SECURE THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY. THESE WELD BREAKS ARE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS THEY ARE CAUS...

Nov 20, 2013 Power Train 62,000 mi

THIS 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA HAS BEEN PLAGUED AS HAVE MANY OTHERS BY A MANUFACTURER CHASSIS DEFECT. THE FIREWALL/BULKHEAD BETWEEN THE DRIVER AND ENGINE HAS 5 SPOT WELDS BROKEN WHICH INITIALLY ARE MEANT TO SECURE THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY. THESE WELD BREAKS ARE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS THEY ARE CAUS...

Nov 20, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

THIS 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA HAS BEEN PLAGUED AS HAVE MANY OTHERS BY A MANUFACTURER CHASSIS DEFECT. THE FIREWALL/BULKHEAD BETWEEN THE DRIVER AND ENGINE HAS 5 SPOT WELDS BROKEN WHICH INITIALLY ARE MEANT TO SECURE THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY. THESE WELD BREAKS ARE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS THEY ARE CAUS...

Nov 16, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

THIS 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA HAS BEEN PLAGUED AS HAVE MANY OTHERS BY A MANUFACTURER CHASSIS DEFECT. THE FIREWALL/BULKHEAD BETWEEN THE DRIVER AND ENGINE HAS 5 SPOT WELDS BROKEN WHICH INITIALLY ARE MEANT TO SECURE THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY. THESE WELD BREAKS ARE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS THEY ARE CA...

Nov 16, 2013 Power Train 62,000 mi

THIS 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA HAS BEEN PLAGUED AS HAVE MANY OTHERS BY A MANUFACTURER CHASSIS DEFECT. THE FIREWALL/BULKHEAD BETWEEN THE DRIVER AND ENGINE HAS 5 SPOT WELDS BROKEN WHICH INITIALLY ARE MEANT TO SECURE THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY. THESE WELD BREAKS ARE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS THEY ARE CA...

Nov 16, 2013 Structure 62,000 mi

THIS 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA HAS BEEN PLAGUED AS HAVE MANY OTHERS BY A MANUFACTURER CHASSIS DEFECT. THE FIREWALL/BULKHEAD BETWEEN THE DRIVER AND ENGINE HAS 5 SPOT WELDS BROKEN WHICH INITIALLY ARE MEANT TO SECURE THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY. THESE WELD BREAKS ARE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS THEY ARE CA...

Nov 16, 2013 Service Brakes 62,000 mi

THIS 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA HAS BEEN PLAGUED AS HAVE MANY OTHERS BY A MANUFACTURER CHASSIS DEFECT. THE FIREWALL/BULKHEAD BETWEEN THE DRIVER AND ENGINE HAS 5 SPOT WELDS BROKEN WHICH INITIALLY ARE MEANT TO SECURE THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY. THESE WELD BREAKS ARE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS THEY ARE CA...

Nov 16, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

THIS 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA HAS BEEN PLAGUED AS HAVE MANY OTHERS BY A MANUFACTURER CHASSIS DEFECT. THE FIREWALL/BULKHEAD BETWEEN THE DRIVER AND ENGINE HAS 5 SPOT WELDS BROKEN WHICH INITIALLY ARE MEANT TO SECURE THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY. THESE WELD BREAKS ARE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS THEY ARE CA...

Nov 16, 2013 Power Train 62,000 mi

THIS 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA HAS BEEN PLAGUED AS HAVE MANY OTHERS BY A MANUFACTURER CHASSIS DEFECT. THE FIREWALL/BULKHEAD BETWEEN THE DRIVER AND ENGINE HAS 5 SPOT WELDS BROKEN WHICH INITIALLY ARE MEANT TO SECURE THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY. THESE WELD BREAKS ARE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS THEY ARE CA...

Nov 16, 2013 Structure 62,000 mi

THIS 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA HAS BEEN PLAGUED AS HAVE MANY OTHERS BY A MANUFACTURER CHASSIS DEFECT. THE FIREWALL/BULKHEAD BETWEEN THE DRIVER AND ENGINE HAS 5 SPOT WELDS BROKEN WHICH INITIALLY ARE MEANT TO SECURE THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY. THESE WELD BREAKS ARE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS THEY ARE CA...

Nov 16, 2013 Service Brakes 62,000 mi

THIS 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA HAS BEEN PLAGUED AS HAVE MANY OTHERS BY A MANUFACTURER CHASSIS DEFECT. THE FIREWALL/BULKHEAD BETWEEN THE DRIVER AND ENGINE HAS 5 SPOT WELDS BROKEN WHICH INITIALLY ARE MEANT TO SECURE THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY. THESE WELD BREAKS ARE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS THEY ARE CA...

Oct 28, 2013 Power Train 80,000 mi

THE WELD THAT HOLDS THE BRACKET FOR THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE TO THE FIRE WALL IS CRACKED. THIS CRACK REPRESENTS A POSSIBLE SAFETY ISSUE IF IT SHOULD COMPLETELY FAIL. WITHOUT THE BRACKET BEING PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE FIREWALL, THE BRAKES AND CLUTCH BECOME INOPERABLE. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE BY SU...

Oct 28, 2013 Power Train 80,000 mi

THE WELD THAT HOLDS THE BRACKET FOR THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE TO THE FIRE WALL IS CRACKED. THIS CRACK REPRESENTS A POSSIBLE SAFETY ISSUE IF IT SHOULD COMPLETELY FAIL. WITHOUT THE BRACKET BEING PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE FIREWALL, THE BRAKES AND CLUTCH BECOME INOPERABLE. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE BY SU...

Oct 7, 2013 Power Train 40,000 mi

CLUTCH PEDAL ON 2008 WRX HAS DEVELOPED A CREAKING NOISE EVERY TIME IT IS DEPRESSED. BRAKE PEDAL SHIFTS FORWARD AND TO THE LEFT UPON DEPRESSION OF CLUTCH PEDAL. THIS IS A REASONABLY WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEM OF THE CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY SPOT WELD JOINTS FAILING. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD RESU...

Oct 7, 2013 Power Train 40,000 mi

CLUTCH PEDAL ON 2008 WRX HAS DEVELOPED A CREAKING NOISE EVERY TIME IT IS DEPRESSED. BRAKE PEDAL SHIFTS FORWARD AND TO THE LEFT UPON DEPRESSION OF CLUTCH PEDAL. THIS IS A REASONABLY WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEM OF THE CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY SPOT WELD JOINTS FAILING. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD RESU...

Oct 5, 2013 Structure 137,100 mi

2008 WRX FIREWALL WELDS ARE BAD. DEALERSHIP WROTE UP "DANGEROUS. SHOULD NOT DRIVE VEHICLE" AND GAVE ME AN APPROXIMATE PRICE TO FIX IT TELLING ME THEY'VE NEVER SEEN OR HEARD ABOUT THIS BEFORE. FORUMS STATE THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE 2008 AND MANY PEOPLE HAVE ATTEMPTED TO SPOT WELD IT IN PLACE...

Oct 5, 2013 Power Train 137,100 mi

2008 WRX FIREWALL WELDS ARE BAD. DEALERSHIP WROTE UP "DANGEROUS. SHOULD NOT DRIVE VEHICLE" AND GAVE ME AN APPROXIMATE PRICE TO FIX IT TELLING ME THEY'VE NEVER SEEN OR HEARD ABOUT THIS BEFORE. FORUMS STATE THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE 2008 AND MANY PEOPLE HAVE ATTEMPTED TO SPOT WELD IT IN PLACE...

Oct 5, 2013 Structure 137,100 mi

2008 WRX FIREWALL WELDS ARE BAD. DEALERSHIP WROTE UP "DANGEROUS. SHOULD NOT DRIVE VEHICLE" AND GAVE ME AN APPROXIMATE PRICE TO FIX IT TELLING ME THEY'VE NEVER SEEN OR HEARD ABOUT THIS BEFORE. FORUMS STATE THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE 2008 AND MANY PEOPLE HAVE ATTEMPTED TO SPOT WELD IT IN PLACE...

Oct 5, 2013 Power Train 137,100 mi

2008 WRX FIREWALL WELDS ARE BAD. DEALERSHIP WROTE UP "DANGEROUS. SHOULD NOT DRIVE VEHICLE" AND GAVE ME AN APPROXIMATE PRICE TO FIX IT TELLING ME THEY'VE NEVER SEEN OR HEARD ABOUT THIS BEFORE. FORUMS STATE THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE 2008 AND MANY PEOPLE HAVE ATTEMPTED TO SPOT WELD IT IN PLACE...

Oct 2, 2013 Visibility 73,000 mi

THE VISORS JUST DROP DOWN WHILE I DRIVE. I TRIED TO GET IT FIXED BUT THEY TOLD ME KNOW RECALL AND OUT OF WARRANTY. WHAT A HAZARD. I WOULD BE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEED LIMIT AND THANK GOSH WHEN IT DROPPED DOWN I DIDN'T LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR. *TR

Oct 2, 2013 Visibility 73,000 mi

THE VISORS JUST DROP DOWN WHILE I DRIVE. I TRIED TO GET IT FIXED BUT THEY TOLD ME KNOW RECALL AND OUT OF WARRANTY. WHAT A HAZARD. I WOULD BE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEED LIMIT AND THANK GOSH WHEN IT DROPPED DOWN I DIDN'T LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR. *TR

Aug 12, 2013 Power Train 70,000 mi

THE CLUTCH PEDAL ON MY 2008 WRX MAKES A LOUD CREAKING NOISE EVERY TIME IT'S DEPRESSED (IT WILL ALSO POP IF COLD OUT). AFTER READING OTHER COMPLAINTS ONLINE I FOUND THE ENTIRE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET ASSEMBLY (ATTACHED TO THE FORWARD FIREWALL) SHIFTS APPROX 1/4 INCH EVERY TIME THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRES...

Aug 12, 2013 Structure 70,000 mi

THE CLUTCH PEDAL ON MY 2008 WRX MAKES A LOUD CREAKING NOISE EVERY TIME IT'S DEPRESSED (IT WILL ALSO POP IF COLD OUT). AFTER READING OTHER COMPLAINTS ONLINE I FOUND THE ENTIRE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET ASSEMBLY (ATTACHED TO THE FORWARD FIREWALL) SHIFTS APPROX 1/4 INCH EVERY TIME THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRES...

Aug 12, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 70,000 mi

THE CLUTCH PEDAL ON MY 2008 WRX MAKES A LOUD CREAKING NOISE EVERY TIME IT'S DEPRESSED (IT WILL ALSO POP IF COLD OUT). AFTER READING OTHER COMPLAINTS ONLINE I FOUND THE ENTIRE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET ASSEMBLY (ATTACHED TO THE FORWARD FIREWALL) SHIFTS APPROX 1/4 INCH EVERY TIME THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRES...

Aug 12, 2013 Power Train 70,000 mi

THE CLUTCH PEDAL ON MY 2008 WRX MAKES A LOUD CREAKING NOISE EVERY TIME IT'S DEPRESSED (IT WILL ALSO POP IF COLD OUT). AFTER READING OTHER COMPLAINTS ONLINE I FOUND THE ENTIRE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET ASSEMBLY (ATTACHED TO THE FORWARD FIREWALL) SHIFTS APPROX 1/4 INCH EVERY TIME THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRES...

Aug 12, 2013 Power Train 70,000 mi

THE CLUTCH PEDAL ON MY 2008 WRX MAKES A LOUD CREAKING NOISE EVERY TIME IT'S DEPRESSED (IT WILL ALSO POP IF COLD OUT). AFTER READING OTHER COMPLAINTS ONLINE I FOUND THE ENTIRE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET ASSEMBLY (ATTACHED TO THE FORWARD FIREWALL) SHIFTS APPROX 1/4 INCH EVERY TIME THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRES...

Aug 12, 2013 Structure 70,000 mi

THE CLUTCH PEDAL ON MY 2008 WRX MAKES A LOUD CREAKING NOISE EVERY TIME IT'S DEPRESSED (IT WILL ALSO POP IF COLD OUT). AFTER READING OTHER COMPLAINTS ONLINE I FOUND THE ENTIRE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET ASSEMBLY (ATTACHED TO THE FORWARD FIREWALL) SHIFTS APPROX 1/4 INCH EVERY TIME THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRES...

Aug 12, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 70,000 mi

THE CLUTCH PEDAL ON MY 2008 WRX MAKES A LOUD CREAKING NOISE EVERY TIME IT'S DEPRESSED (IT WILL ALSO POP IF COLD OUT). AFTER READING OTHER COMPLAINTS ONLINE I FOUND THE ENTIRE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET ASSEMBLY (ATTACHED TO THE FORWARD FIREWALL) SHIFTS APPROX 1/4 INCH EVERY TIME THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRES...

Aug 12, 2013 Power Train 70,000 mi

THE CLUTCH PEDAL ON MY 2008 WRX MAKES A LOUD CREAKING NOISE EVERY TIME IT'S DEPRESSED (IT WILL ALSO POP IF COLD OUT). AFTER READING OTHER COMPLAINTS ONLINE I FOUND THE ENTIRE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET ASSEMBLY (ATTACHED TO THE FORWARD FIREWALL) SHIFTS APPROX 1/4 INCH EVERY TIME THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRES...

Jun 30, 2013 Power Train 45,000 mi

MY CLUTCH PEDAL STARTING SQUEAKING IN JANUARY. I THOUGHT IT WAS SQUEAKING BECAUSE IT WAS COLD OUTSIDE AND THOUGHT THAT THE PROBLEM WOULD GO AWAY ONCE THE WEATHER GOT WARMER. HOWEVER THIS IS NOT THE CASE AND UPON INSPECTION, MY SPOT WELDS ARE BROKEN WHERE THE CLUTCH ATTACHES TO THE FIREWALL. AFTER...

Jun 30, 2013 Power Train 45,000 mi

MY CLUTCH PEDAL STARTING SQUEAKING IN JANUARY. I THOUGHT IT WAS SQUEAKING BECAUSE IT WAS COLD OUTSIDE AND THOUGHT THAT THE PROBLEM WOULD GO AWAY ONCE THE WEATHER GOT WARMER. HOWEVER THIS IS NOT THE CASE AND UPON INSPECTION, MY SPOT WELDS ARE BROKEN WHERE THE CLUTCH ATTACHES TO THE FIREWALL. AFTER...

Jun 30, 2013 Power Train 45,000 mi

MY CLUTCH PEDAL STARTING SQUEAKING IN JANUARY. I THOUGHT IT WAS SQUEAKING BECAUSE IT WAS COLD OUTSIDE AND THOUGHT THAT THE PROBLEM WOULD GO AWAY ONCE THE WEATHER GOT WARMER. HOWEVER THIS IS NOT THE CASE AND UPON INSPECTION, MY SPOT WELDS ARE BROKEN WHERE THE CLUTCH ATTACHES TO THE FIREWALL. AFTER...

Jun 30, 2013 Power Train 45,000 mi

MY CLUTCH PEDAL STARTING SQUEAKING IN JANUARY. I THOUGHT IT WAS SQUEAKING BECAUSE IT WAS COLD OUTSIDE AND THOUGHT THAT THE PROBLEM WOULD GO AWAY ONCE THE WEATHER GOT WARMER. HOWEVER THIS IS NOT THE CASE AND UPON INSPECTION, MY SPOT WELDS ARE BROKEN WHERE THE CLUTCH ATTACHES TO THE FIREWALL. AFTER...

Jun 28, 2013 Visibility 20,000 mi

THE VISORS KEEP BREAKING. WHEN THEY BREAK, THEY DROP DOWN, IMPEDING VISION. THERE IS NO TELLING WHEN IT MAY HAPPEN. THE PASSENGER SIDE VISOR WAS REPLACED IN 2010. IT IS NOW BROKEN AGAIN AND SO IS THE DRIVERS SIDE. RECENTLY, MY DRIVERS SIDE VISOR BROKE AND DROPPED DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON A BUSY HI...

Jun 28, 2013 Visibility 20,000 mi

THE VISORS KEEP BREAKING. WHEN THEY BREAK, THEY DROP DOWN, IMPEDING VISION. THERE IS NO TELLING WHEN IT MAY HAPPEN. THE PASSENGER SIDE VISOR WAS REPLACED IN 2010. IT IS NOW BROKEN AGAIN AND SO IS THE DRIVERS SIDE. RECENTLY, MY DRIVERS SIDE VISOR BROKE AND DROPPED DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON A BUSY HI...

Mar 12, 2013 Power Train 82,370 mi

I NOTICED ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO MY CLUTCH ASSEMBLY STARTING TO SQUEAK AND STARTED TO STICK WHEN FULLY DEPRESSED. THE PAST MONTH DRIVING IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE WITH HAVING TROUBLE STARTING THE CAR AND ALMOST HAVING TO JAM GEARS JUST TO SHIFT. TOOK IT TO TRANSMISSION SHOP 2 DAYS AGO AND THEY TOLD ME THAT M...

Mar 12, 2013 Power Train 82,370 mi

I NOTICED ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO MY CLUTCH ASSEMBLY STARTING TO SQUEAK AND STARTED TO STICK WHEN FULLY DEPRESSED. THE PAST MONTH DRIVING IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE WITH HAVING TROUBLE STARTING THE CAR AND ALMOST HAVING TO JAM GEARS JUST TO SHIFT. TOOK IT TO TRANSMISSION SHOP 2 DAYS AGO AND THEY TOLD ME THAT M...

Mar 6, 2013 Power Train 92,000 mi

HAD A SQUEAKY CLUTCH PEDAL FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS. YESTERDAY IT BECAME VERY HARD TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. I NOTICED WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS DEPRESSED, BOTH THE BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDALS MOVED ABOUT 2" TO THE LEFT. LOOKING FURTHER, IT LOOKS LIKE THE SPORT WELD HAVE GIVEN WAY WHERE THE BRACE MOUNTS TO THE FIREW...

Mar 6, 2013 Power Train 92,000 mi

HAD A SQUEAKY CLUTCH PEDAL FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS. YESTERDAY IT BECAME VERY HARD TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. I NOTICED WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS DEPRESSED, BOTH THE BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDALS MOVED ABOUT 2" TO THE LEFT. LOOKING FURTHER, IT LOOKS LIKE THE SPORT WELD HAVE GIVEN WAY WHERE THE BRACE MOUNTS TO THE FIREW...

Feb 11, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN AFTER PRESSING DOWN ON ACCELERATOR. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HER HUSBAND ADJUSTED HIS PANT LEG, IT CAUSED HIM TO PRESS DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR. WHEN THAT HAPPENED, THE VEHICLE LET OUT A LOUD SHUDDERING AND IMMEDIATE...

Feb 11, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN AFTER PRESSING DOWN ON ACCELERATOR. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HER HUSBAND ADJUSTED HIS PANT LEG, IT CAUSED HIM TO PRESS DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR. WHEN THAT HAPPENED, THE VEHICLE LET OUT A LOUD SHUDDERING AND IMMEDIATE...

Jan 21, 2013 Power Train 62,000 mi

MY CLUTCH BRACKET BROKE ON THE WELDS. THIS IS AN OEM PRODUCT THAT HAS A DEFECT AND IT IS WELL KNOWN ON THE INTERNET AND FORUMS. SUBARU OF NEWTON NJ REFUSES TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND WAS WELL AWARE. THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS FOR ME SINCE IT HAPPENED ON A HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS OF 65 MPH. THE BRACKET IS BROKEN ...

Jan 21, 2013 Structure 62,000 mi

MY CLUTCH BRACKET BROKE ON THE WELDS. THIS IS AN OEM PRODUCT THAT HAS A DEFECT AND IT IS WELL KNOWN ON THE INTERNET AND FORUMS. SUBARU OF NEWTON NJ REFUSES TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND WAS WELL AWARE. THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS FOR ME SINCE IT HAPPENED ON A HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS OF 65 MPH. THE BRACKET IS BROKEN ...

Jan 21, 2013 Engine 62,000 mi

MY CLUTCH BRACKET BROKE ON THE WELDS. THIS IS AN OEM PRODUCT THAT HAS A DEFECT AND IT IS WELL KNOWN ON THE INTERNET AND FORUMS. SUBARU OF NEWTON NJ REFUSES TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND WAS WELL AWARE. THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS FOR ME SINCE IT HAPPENED ON A HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS OF 65 MPH. THE BRACKET IS BROKEN ...

Jan 21, 2013 Power Train 62,000 mi

MY CLUTCH BRACKET BROKE ON THE WELDS. THIS IS AN OEM PRODUCT THAT HAS A DEFECT AND IT IS WELL KNOWN ON THE INTERNET AND FORUMS. SUBARU OF NEWTON NJ REFUSES TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND WAS WELL AWARE. THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS FOR ME SINCE IT HAPPENED ON A HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS OF 65 MPH. THE BRACKET IS BROKEN ...

Jan 21, 2013 Structure 62,000 mi

MY CLUTCH BRACKET BROKE ON THE WELDS. THIS IS AN OEM PRODUCT THAT HAS A DEFECT AND IT IS WELL KNOWN ON THE INTERNET AND FORUMS. SUBARU OF NEWTON NJ REFUSES TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND WAS WELL AWARE. THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS FOR ME SINCE IT HAPPENED ON A HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS OF 65 MPH. THE BRACKET IS BROKEN ...

Jan 21, 2013 Engine 62,000 mi

MY CLUTCH BRACKET BROKE ON THE WELDS. THIS IS AN OEM PRODUCT THAT HAS A DEFECT AND IT IS WELL KNOWN ON THE INTERNET AND FORUMS. SUBARU OF NEWTON NJ REFUSES TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND WAS WELL AWARE. THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS FOR ME SINCE IT HAPPENED ON A HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS OF 65 MPH. THE BRACKET IS BROKEN ...

Jan 16, 2013 Structure 58,300 mi

MY 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX HAS HAD A "HARD CLUTCH PEDAL". IM AN AUTO TECH AT A DEALER SO I TOOK A LOOK AT IT. I CHECKED THE SPRING AND THE PEDAL. I FOUND THE PEDAL WOULD BEND THE MOUNTING LOCATION UNDER THE DASH WHEN PUSHED IN. I LOOKED ON THE FIREWALL UNDER MY WIPER ARMS WHERE THE WELDS ARE AT. THE...

Jan 16, 2013 Service Brakes 58,300 mi

MY 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX HAS HAD A "HARD CLUTCH PEDAL". IM AN AUTO TECH AT A DEALER SO I TOOK A LOOK AT IT. I CHECKED THE SPRING AND THE PEDAL. I FOUND THE PEDAL WOULD BEND THE MOUNTING LOCATION UNDER THE DASH WHEN PUSHED IN. I LOOKED ON THE FIREWALL UNDER MY WIPER ARMS WHERE THE WELDS ARE AT. THE...

Jan 16, 2013 Power Train 58,300 mi

MY 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX HAS HAD A "HARD CLUTCH PEDAL". IM AN AUTO TECH AT A DEALER SO I TOOK A LOOK AT IT. I CHECKED THE SPRING AND THE PEDAL. I FOUND THE PEDAL WOULD BEND THE MOUNTING LOCATION UNDER THE DASH WHEN PUSHED IN. I LOOKED ON THE FIREWALL UNDER MY WIPER ARMS WHERE THE WELDS ARE AT. THE...

Jan 16, 2013 Structure 58,300 mi

MY 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX HAS HAD A "HARD CLUTCH PEDAL". IM AN AUTO TECH AT A DEALER SO I TOOK A LOOK AT IT. I CHECKED THE SPRING AND THE PEDAL. I FOUND THE PEDAL WOULD BEND THE MOUNTING LOCATION UNDER THE DASH WHEN PUSHED IN. I LOOKED ON THE FIREWALL UNDER MY WIPER ARMS WHERE THE WELDS ARE AT. THE...

Jan 16, 2013 Service Brakes 58,300 mi

MY 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX HAS HAD A "HARD CLUTCH PEDAL". IM AN AUTO TECH AT A DEALER SO I TOOK A LOOK AT IT. I CHECKED THE SPRING AND THE PEDAL. I FOUND THE PEDAL WOULD BEND THE MOUNTING LOCATION UNDER THE DASH WHEN PUSHED IN. I LOOKED ON THE FIREWALL UNDER MY WIPER ARMS WHERE THE WELDS ARE AT. THE...

Jan 16, 2013 Power Train 58,300 mi

MY 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX HAS HAD A "HARD CLUTCH PEDAL". IM AN AUTO TECH AT A DEALER SO I TOOK A LOOK AT IT. I CHECKED THE SPRING AND THE PEDAL. I FOUND THE PEDAL WOULD BEND THE MOUNTING LOCATION UNDER THE DASH WHEN PUSHED IN. I LOOKED ON THE FIREWALL UNDER MY WIPER ARMS WHERE THE WELDS ARE AT. THE...

Jan 14, 2013 Power Train 85,000 mi

CLUTCH PEDAL ON 2008 WRX HAS DEVELOPED A CREAKING NOISE EVERY TIME IT IS DEPRESSED. BRAKE PEDAL SHIFTS FORWARD AND TO THE LEFT UPON DEPRESSION OF CLUTCH PEDAL. THIS IS A REASONABLY WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEM OF THE CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY SPOT WELD JOINTS FAILING. *TR

Jan 14, 2013 Structure 85,000 mi

CLUTCH PEDAL ON 2008 WRX HAS DEVELOPED A CREAKING NOISE EVERY TIME IT IS DEPRESSED. BRAKE PEDAL SHIFTS FORWARD AND TO THE LEFT UPON DEPRESSION OF CLUTCH PEDAL. THIS IS A REASONABLY WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEM OF THE CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY SPOT WELD JOINTS FAILING. *TR

Jan 14, 2013 Power Train 85,000 mi

CLUTCH PEDAL ON 2008 WRX HAS DEVELOPED A CREAKING NOISE EVERY TIME IT IS DEPRESSED. BRAKE PEDAL SHIFTS FORWARD AND TO THE LEFT UPON DEPRESSION OF CLUTCH PEDAL. THIS IS A REASONABLY WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEM OF THE CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY SPOT WELD JOINTS FAILING. *TR

Jan 14, 2013 Structure 85,000 mi

CLUTCH PEDAL ON 2008 WRX HAS DEVELOPED A CREAKING NOISE EVERY TIME IT IS DEPRESSED. BRAKE PEDAL SHIFTS FORWARD AND TO THE LEFT UPON DEPRESSION OF CLUTCH PEDAL. THIS IS A REASONABLY WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEM OF THE CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY SPOT WELD JOINTS FAILING. *TR

Jan 7, 2013 Visibility 85,000 mi

AT 32,000 MILES MY DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR SPRING MECHANISM BROKE DURING A COLD MORNING(10-15F). IT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. NOW AT ABOUT 85,000 MILES IT BROKE AGAIN AND I NEED TO REPLACE IT MYSELF. THE DEALERSHIP SURPRISINGLY HAD SEVERAL IN STOCK WHICH WAS ODD BECAUSE THIS IS NOT SOMETHING A ...

Jan 7, 2013 Visibility 85,000 mi

AT 32,000 MILES MY DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR SPRING MECHANISM BROKE DURING A COLD MORNING(10-15F). IT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. NOW AT ABOUT 85,000 MILES IT BROKE AGAIN AND I NEED TO REPLACE IT MYSELF. THE DEALERSHIP SURPRISINGLY HAD SEVERAL IN STOCK WHICH WAS ODD BECAUSE THIS IS NOT SOMETHING A ...

Dec 17, 2012 Engine 30,000 mi

FOR AT LEAST 20,000 MILES NOW (I'M AT 55,000) I HAVE HAD A VERY STIFF CLUTCH PEDAL AND TERRIBLE SQUEAK WITH EVERY DEPRESSION OF THE CLUTCH. MY CLUTCH IS SLIPPING IN 3RD, 4TH AND 5TH. THIS WAS REPORTED AND DIAGNOSED UNDER WARRANTY AROUND 30,000 MILES BY THE PEMBROKE PINES SUBARU DEALERSHIP. SU...

Dec 17, 2012 Power Train 30,000 mi

FOR AT LEAST 20,000 MILES NOW (I'M AT 55,000) I HAVE HAD A VERY STIFF CLUTCH PEDAL AND TERRIBLE SQUEAK WITH EVERY DEPRESSION OF THE CLUTCH. MY CLUTCH IS SLIPPING IN 3RD, 4TH AND 5TH. THIS WAS REPORTED AND DIAGNOSED UNDER WARRANTY AROUND 30,000 MILES BY THE PEMBROKE PINES SUBARU DEALERSHIP. SU...

Dec 17, 2012 Engine 30,000 mi

FOR AT LEAST 20,000 MILES NOW (I'M AT 55,000) I HAVE HAD A VERY STIFF CLUTCH PEDAL AND TERRIBLE SQUEAK WITH EVERY DEPRESSION OF THE CLUTCH. MY CLUTCH IS SLIPPING IN 3RD, 4TH AND 5TH. THIS WAS REPORTED AND DIAGNOSED UNDER WARRANTY AROUND 30,000 MILES BY THE PEMBROKE PINES SUBARU DEALERSHIP. SU...

Dec 17, 2012 Power Train 30,000 mi

FOR AT LEAST 20,000 MILES NOW (I'M AT 55,000) I HAVE HAD A VERY STIFF CLUTCH PEDAL AND TERRIBLE SQUEAK WITH EVERY DEPRESSION OF THE CLUTCH. MY CLUTCH IS SLIPPING IN 3RD, 4TH AND 5TH. THIS WAS REPORTED AND DIAGNOSED UNDER WARRANTY AROUND 30,000 MILES BY THE PEMBROKE PINES SUBARU DEALERSHIP. SU...

Dec 7, 2012 Power Train 28,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ENGAGING AND RELEASING THE CLUTCH, HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE THROW OUT BEARING AND CLUTCH WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR T...

Dec 7, 2012 Power Train 28,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ENGAGING AND RELEASING THE CLUTCH, HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE THROW OUT BEARING AND CLUTCH WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR T...

Nov 30, 2012 Power Train 70,000 mi

THE CLUTCH PEDAL ON MY 2008 WRX MAKES A LOUD CREAKING NOISE EVERY TIME IT'S DEPRESSED. WHEN I INVESTIGATED THE NOISE, I NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET ASSEMBLY (ATTACHED TO THE FORWARD FIREWALL) SHIFTS APPROX 1/4 INCH EVERY TIME THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. I FOUND THAT THE THREE SPO...

Nov 30, 2012 Power Train 70,000 mi

THE CLUTCH PEDAL ON MY 2008 WRX MAKES A LOUD CREAKING NOISE EVERY TIME IT'S DEPRESSED. WHEN I INVESTIGATED THE NOISE, I NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET ASSEMBLY (ATTACHED TO THE FORWARD FIREWALL) SHIFTS APPROX 1/4 INCH EVERY TIME THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. I FOUND THAT THE THREE SPO...

Nov 20, 2012 Power Train 75,000 mi

THERE STARTED TO BE A CLICKING / SQUEAKING SOUND WHEN DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH. BROUGHT THE CAR TO MULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM WITHOUT ANY ANSWERS - THEY CONTINUED TO APPLY LUBRICANT. MADE IT TO 106,000 MILES ON THE ORIGINAL CLUTCH, HAD IT REPLACED AS ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WITH THE GOA...

Nov 20, 2012 Service Brakes 75,000 mi

THERE STARTED TO BE A CLICKING / SQUEAKING SOUND WHEN DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH. BROUGHT THE CAR TO MULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM WITHOUT ANY ANSWERS - THEY CONTINUED TO APPLY LUBRICANT. MADE IT TO 106,000 MILES ON THE ORIGINAL CLUTCH, HAD IT REPLACED AS ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WITH THE GOA...

Nov 20, 2012 Power Train 75,000 mi

THERE STARTED TO BE A CLICKING / SQUEAKING SOUND WHEN DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH. BROUGHT THE CAR TO MULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM WITHOUT ANY ANSWERS - THEY CONTINUED TO APPLY LUBRICANT. MADE IT TO 106,000 MILES ON THE ORIGINAL CLUTCH, HAD IT REPLACED AS ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WITH THE GOA...

Nov 20, 2012 Service Brakes 75,000 mi

THERE STARTED TO BE A CLICKING / SQUEAKING SOUND WHEN DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH. BROUGHT THE CAR TO MULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM WITHOUT ANY ANSWERS - THEY CONTINUED TO APPLY LUBRICANT. MADE IT TO 106,000 MILES ON THE ORIGINAL CLUTCH, HAD IT REPLACED AS ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WITH THE GOA...

Nov 8, 2012 Power Train 49,500 mi

THE CAR BEGAN MAKING A LOUD SQUEALING NOISE WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS DEPRESSED, IT STALLED OUT 5 TIMES IN 11 BLOCKS, AND IT STARTED TO SMELL. I STOPPED AT THE NEAREST MECHANIC TO MY WORK AND THEY WERE NICE ENOUGH TO LET ME LEAVE IT THERE FOR THE DAY EVEN THOUGH THEY DO NOT DO CLUTCH WORK. AFTER NUMEROUS...

Nov 8, 2012 Power Train 49,500 mi

THE CAR BEGAN MAKING A LOUD SQUEALING NOISE WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS DEPRESSED, IT STALLED OUT 5 TIMES IN 11 BLOCKS, AND IT STARTED TO SMELL. I STOPPED AT THE NEAREST MECHANIC TO MY WORK AND THEY WERE NICE ENOUGH TO LET ME LEAVE IT THERE FOR THE DAY EVEN THOUGH THEY DO NOT DO CLUTCH WORK. AFTER NUMEROUS...

Sep 22, 2012 Power Train 47,800 mi

THIS CAR IS A LEMON. I PREVIOUSLY OWNED 2 SUBARUS (BOTH USED), THAT I HAD VIRTUALLY ZERO PROBLEMS WITH, THEN BOUGHT THIS NEW FROM APPLE SUBARU IN YORK, PA. IT HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS BEFORE IT EVEN HIT 50,000 MILES. THE TRANNY THEY REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY; BUT IT TOOK THEM 3 WEEKS TO DO SO, AND ...

Sep 22, 2012 Power Train 47,800 mi

THIS CAR IS A LEMON. I PREVIOUSLY OWNED 2 SUBARUS (BOTH USED), THAT I HAD VIRTUALLY ZERO PROBLEMS WITH, THEN BOUGHT THIS NEW FROM APPLE SUBARU IN YORK, PA. IT HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS BEFORE IT EVEN HIT 50,000 MILES. THE TRANNY THEY REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY; BUT IT TOOK THEM 3 WEEKS TO DO SO, AND ...

Jul 24, 2012 Power Train 35,998 mi

I BOUGHT MY CAR USED, 38 MONTHS OLD AND 33,000 MILES, AND NOTICED THE CLUTCH WAS VERY HARD TO PRESS DOWN. I THOUGHT SINCE ITS A PERFORMANCE DRIVEN CAR, THAT'S JUST THE WAY IT WAS. AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT 3000 MILES I WAS SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND AND WHEN I PRESSED IN THE CLUTCH THERE WAS A LOUD PO...

Jul 24, 2012 Engine 46,000 mi

A LOUD SQUEAK IS OCCURRING WHEN I PRESS AND RELEASE MY CLUTCH. I HAD MY CLUTCH REPLACED ABOUT 10K MILES AGO DUE TO A SEIZED THROWOUT BEARING. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER, THEY LUBED IT ALL UP BUT SQUEAK IS STILL THERE. THE TECH SAID THE NOISE IS ACTUALLY COMING FROM THE BRACKET THAT IS MOUNTED TO ...

Jul 24, 2012 Power Train 46,000 mi

A LOUD SQUEAK IS OCCURRING WHEN I PRESS AND RELEASE MY CLUTCH. I HAD MY CLUTCH REPLACED ABOUT 10K MILES AGO DUE TO A SEIZED THROWOUT BEARING. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER, THEY LUBED IT ALL UP BUT SQUEAK IS STILL THERE. THE TECH SAID THE NOISE IS ACTUALLY COMING FROM THE BRACKET THAT IS MOUNTED TO ...

Jul 24, 2012 Power Train 46,000 mi

A LOUD SQUEAK IS OCCURRING WHEN I PRESS AND RELEASE MY CLUTCH. I HAD MY CLUTCH REPLACED ABOUT 10K MILES AGO DUE TO A SEIZED THROWOUT BEARING. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER, THEY LUBED IT ALL UP BUT SQUEAK IS STILL THERE. THE TECH SAID THE NOISE IS ACTUALLY COMING FROM THE BRACKET THAT IS MOUNTED TO ...

Jul 24, 2012 Power Train 35,998 mi

I BOUGHT MY CAR USED, 38 MONTHS OLD AND 33,000 MILES, AND NOTICED THE CLUTCH WAS VERY HARD TO PRESS DOWN. I THOUGHT SINCE ITS A PERFORMANCE DRIVEN CAR, THAT'S JUST THE WAY IT WAS. AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT 3000 MILES I WAS SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND AND WHEN I PRESSED IN THE CLUTCH THERE WAS A LOUD PO...

Jul 24, 2012 Engine 46,000 mi

A LOUD SQUEAK IS OCCURRING WHEN I PRESS AND RELEASE MY CLUTCH. I HAD MY CLUTCH REPLACED ABOUT 10K MILES AGO DUE TO A SEIZED THROWOUT BEARING. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER, THEY LUBED IT ALL UP BUT SQUEAK IS STILL THERE. THE TECH SAID THE NOISE IS ACTUALLY COMING FROM THE BRACKET THAT IS MOUNTED TO ...

Jul 24, 2012 Power Train 46,000 mi

A LOUD SQUEAK IS OCCURRING WHEN I PRESS AND RELEASE MY CLUTCH. I HAD MY CLUTCH REPLACED ABOUT 10K MILES AGO DUE TO A SEIZED THROWOUT BEARING. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER, THEY LUBED IT ALL UP BUT SQUEAK IS STILL THERE. THE TECH SAID THE NOISE IS ACTUALLY COMING FROM THE BRACKET THAT IS MOUNTED TO ...

Jul 24, 2012 Power Train 46,000 mi

A LOUD SQUEAK IS OCCURRING WHEN I PRESS AND RELEASE MY CLUTCH. I HAD MY CLUTCH REPLACED ABOUT 10K MILES AGO DUE TO A SEIZED THROWOUT BEARING. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER, THEY LUBED IT ALL UP BUT SQUEAK IS STILL THERE. THE TECH SAID THE NOISE IS ACTUALLY COMING FROM THE BRACKET THAT IS MOUNTED TO ...

Jun 26, 2012 Power Train

I BOUGHT USED 11/2009 WITH APPROXIMATELY 27,000 MILES. THE CLUTCH WAS ALWAYS VERY STIFF WHICH I ASSUMED WAS NORMAL. SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE I BEGAN TO NOTICE A SQUEAK WHEN I DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH. THE SQUEAK WAS FAIRLY INTERMITTENT BUT BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE FOR A TIME AND THEN TURNED INTO A CLICK...

Jun 26, 2012 Power Train

I BOUGHT USED 11/2009 WITH APPROXIMATELY 27,000 MILES. THE CLUTCH WAS ALWAYS VERY STIFF WHICH I ASSUMED WAS NORMAL. SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE I BEGAN TO NOTICE A SQUEAK WHEN I DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH. THE SQUEAK WAS FAIRLY INTERMITTENT BUT BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE FOR A TIME AND THEN TURNED INTO A CLICK...

Jun 26, 2012 Power Train

I BOUGHT USED 11/2009 WITH APPROXIMATELY 27,000 MILES. THE CLUTCH WAS ALWAYS VERY STIFF WHICH I ASSUMED WAS NORMAL. SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE I BEGAN TO NOTICE A SQUEAK WHEN I DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH. THE SQUEAK WAS FAIRLY INTERMITTENT BUT BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE FOR A TIME AND THEN TURNED INTO A CLICK...

Jun 26, 2012 Power Train

I BOUGHT USED 11/2009 WITH APPROXIMATELY 27,000 MILES. THE CLUTCH WAS ALWAYS VERY STIFF WHICH I ASSUMED WAS NORMAL. SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE I BEGAN TO NOTICE A SQUEAK WHEN I DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH. THE SQUEAK WAS FAIRLY INTERMITTENT BUT BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE FOR A TIME AND THEN TURNED INTO A CLICK...

May 23, 2012 Seats Fire 51,000 mi

I WAS OUT ALL MORNING RUNNING ERRANDS. I CAME HOME FROM ABOUT 4 HOURS OF DOING THE RUN AROUND. AT 12:25 PM I GOT HOME , TOOK MY BABIES OUT OF THE CAR AND PUT THEM DOWN FOR A NAP. I WENT OUT ABOUT 40 MINS LATER TO THE CAR AND THE KEY FOBS WERE NOT WORKING SO I THEN WENT TO UNLOCK THE DRIVER DOOR WITH...

May 23, 2012 Electrical System Fire 51,000 mi

I WAS OUT ALL MORNING RUNNING ERRANDS. I CAME HOME FROM ABOUT 4 HOURS OF DOING THE RUN AROUND. AT 12:25 PM I GOT HOME , TOOK MY BABIES OUT OF THE CAR AND PUT THEM DOWN FOR A NAP. I WENT OUT ABOUT 40 MINS LATER TO THE CAR AND THE KEY FOBS WERE NOT WORKING SO I THEN WENT TO UNLOCK THE DRIVER DOOR WITH...

May 23, 2012 Structure Fire 51,000 mi

I WAS OUT ALL MORNING RUNNING ERRANDS. I CAME HOME FROM ABOUT 4 HOURS OF DOING THE RUN AROUND. AT 12:25 PM I GOT HOME , TOOK MY BABIES OUT OF THE CAR AND PUT THEM DOWN FOR A NAP. I WENT OUT ABOUT 40 MINS LATER TO THE CAR AND THE KEY FOBS WERE NOT WORKING SO I THEN WENT TO UNLOCK THE DRIVER DOOR WITH...

May 23, 2012 Seats Fire 51,000 mi

I WAS OUT ALL MORNING RUNNING ERRANDS. I CAME HOME FROM ABOUT 4 HOURS OF DOING THE RUN AROUND. AT 12:25 PM I GOT HOME , TOOK MY BABIES OUT OF THE CAR AND PUT THEM DOWN FOR A NAP. I WENT OUT ABOUT 40 MINS LATER TO THE CAR AND THE KEY FOBS WERE NOT WORKING SO I THEN WENT TO UNLOCK THE DRIVER DOOR WITH...

May 23, 2012 Electrical System Fire 51,000 mi

I WAS OUT ALL MORNING RUNNING ERRANDS. I CAME HOME FROM ABOUT 4 HOURS OF DOING THE RUN AROUND. AT 12:25 PM I GOT HOME , TOOK MY BABIES OUT OF THE CAR AND PUT THEM DOWN FOR A NAP. I WENT OUT ABOUT 40 MINS LATER TO THE CAR AND THE KEY FOBS WERE NOT WORKING SO I THEN WENT TO UNLOCK THE DRIVER DOOR WITH...

May 23, 2012 Structure Fire 51,000 mi

I WAS OUT ALL MORNING RUNNING ERRANDS. I CAME HOME FROM ABOUT 4 HOURS OF DOING THE RUN AROUND. AT 12:25 PM I GOT HOME , TOOK MY BABIES OUT OF THE CAR AND PUT THEM DOWN FOR A NAP. I WENT OUT ABOUT 40 MINS LATER TO THE CAR AND THE KEY FOBS WERE NOT WORKING SO I THEN WENT TO UNLOCK THE DRIVER DOOR WITH...

Apr 25, 2012 Power Train 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY SHIFTING GEARS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY BROKE LOOSE FROM ITS WELD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANU...

Apr 25, 2012 Power Train 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY SHIFTING GEARS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY BROKE LOOSE FROM ITS WELD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANU...

Mar 13, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD MOVE OVER AN INCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE BRACKET FOR THE BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDALS WERE FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE...

Mar 13, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD MOVE OVER AN INCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE BRACKET FOR THE BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDALS WERE FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE...

Mar 8, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE EXITING A DRIVE-THRU, THE VEHICLES EXHIBITED A LOUD BANG AND THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A TREE. THE CO...

Mar 8, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE EXITING A DRIVE-THRU, THE VEHICLES EXHIBITED A LOUD BANG AND THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A TREE. THE CO...

Feb 22, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 32,000 mi

CAR BEGAN 'STUMBLING' AT 3K RPM UNDER VERY LIGHT LOAD/THROTTLE. HAD SUBSTANTIALLY LESS POWER AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. SMALL TRACE OF WHITE SMOKE DURING STARTUP, ONLY HAPPENED ONCE. COMPRESSION/LEAKDOWN RESULTS; CYL1 = 115 / 10%, CYL2 = 125 / 10%, CYL3 = 117 / 18%, CYL4 = 100 / 23%. DRIVING HABITS ARE ...

Feb 22, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 32,000 mi

CAR BEGAN 'STUMBLING' AT 3K RPM UNDER VERY LIGHT LOAD/THROTTLE. HAD SUBSTANTIALLY LESS POWER AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. SMALL TRACE OF WHITE SMOKE DURING STARTUP, ONLY HAPPENED ONCE. COMPRESSION/LEAKDOWN RESULTS; CYL1 = 115 / 10%, CYL2 = 125 / 10%, CYL3 = 117 / 18%, CYL4 = 100 / 23%. DRIVING HABITS ARE ...

Jan 26, 2012 Steering 47,500 mi

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO STEERING RACK FAILURE ISSUES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD ABOUT 47,500 MILES WHEN THE STEERING SUDDENLY BECAME TIGHT AND MADE A HORRIBLE NOISE. THE STEERING RACK WAS REPLACED AT A COST OF $1400. *JB

Jan 26, 2012 Steering 47,500 mi

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO STEERING RACK FAILURE ISSUES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD ABOUT 47,500 MILES WHEN THE STEERING SUDDENLY BECAME TIGHT AND MADE A HORRIBLE NOISE. THE STEERING RACK WAS REPLACED AT A COST OF $1400. *JB

Jan 25, 2012 Power Train 85,000 mi

VEHICLE STARTED WITH A NOISE IN THE CLUTCH PEDAL. WENT AWAY WITH LUBRICANT. THEN BEGAN TO MAKE A CLICKING SOUND AND THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE BOTH STARTED TO MOVE AS I DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH . THE SHIFTING OF GEARS BECAME DIFFICULT FROM THE START OF REVERSE OR FIRST GEAR. THEN IT BE CAME REAL LOOSE I HAD A...

Jan 25, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 85,000 mi

VEHICLE STARTED WITH A NOISE IN THE CLUTCH PEDAL. WENT AWAY WITH LUBRICANT. THEN BEGAN TO MAKE A CLICKING SOUND AND THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE BOTH STARTED TO MOVE AS I DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH . THE SHIFTING OF GEARS BECAME DIFFICULT FROM THE START OF REVERSE OR FIRST GEAR. THEN IT BE CAME REAL LOOSE I HAD A...

Jan 25, 2012 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 85,000 mi

VEHICLE STARTED WITH A NOISE IN THE CLUTCH PEDAL. WENT AWAY WITH LUBRICANT. THEN BEGAN TO MAKE A CLICKING SOUND AND THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE BOTH STARTED TO MOVE AS I DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH . THE SHIFTING OF GEARS BECAME DIFFICULT FROM THE START OF REVERSE OR FIRST GEAR. THEN IT BE CAME REAL LOOSE I HAD A...

Jan 25, 2012 Power Train 85,000 mi

VEHICLE STARTED WITH A NOISE IN THE CLUTCH PEDAL. WENT AWAY WITH LUBRICANT. THEN BEGAN TO MAKE A CLICKING SOUND AND THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE BOTH STARTED TO MOVE AS I DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH . THE SHIFTING OF GEARS BECAME DIFFICULT FROM THE START OF REVERSE OR FIRST GEAR. THEN IT BE CAME REAL LOOSE I HAD A...

Jan 25, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 85,000 mi

VEHICLE STARTED WITH A NOISE IN THE CLUTCH PEDAL. WENT AWAY WITH LUBRICANT. THEN BEGAN TO MAKE A CLICKING SOUND AND THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE BOTH STARTED TO MOVE AS I DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH . THE SHIFTING OF GEARS BECAME DIFFICULT FROM THE START OF REVERSE OR FIRST GEAR. THEN IT BE CAME REAL LOOSE I HAD A...

Jan 25, 2012 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 85,000 mi

VEHICLE STARTED WITH A NOISE IN THE CLUTCH PEDAL. WENT AWAY WITH LUBRICANT. THEN BEGAN TO MAKE A CLICKING SOUND AND THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE BOTH STARTED TO MOVE AS I DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH . THE SHIFTING OF GEARS BECAME DIFFICULT FROM THE START OF REVERSE OR FIRST GEAR. THEN IT BE CAME REAL LOOSE I HAD A...

Jan 5, 2012 Suspension 99,000 mi

WHEN DRIVEN ON DRY PAVEMENT THE CAR BEHAVES NORMALLY. HOWEVER, WHEN THE CAR IS DRIVEN ON HARD PACKED SNOW OR WET PAVEMENT THE REAR END OF THE CAR WOBBLES VIOLENTLY FROM SIDE TO SIDE, MAKING IT HIGHLY UNSTABLE. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS AT RELATIVELY SLOW SPEEDS (BELOW 50 MPH). THIS PROBLEM INCREASES WHEN ...

Jan 5, 2012 Suspension 99,000 mi

WHEN DRIVEN ON DRY PAVEMENT THE CAR BEHAVES NORMALLY. HOWEVER, WHEN THE CAR IS DRIVEN ON HARD PACKED SNOW OR WET PAVEMENT THE REAR END OF THE CAR WOBBLES VIOLENTLY FROM SIDE TO SIDE, MAKING IT HIGHLY UNSTABLE. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS AT RELATIVELY SLOW SPEEDS (BELOW 50 MPH). THIS PROBLEM INCREASES WHEN ...

Sep 22, 2011 Power Train 52,000 mi

WELDS ON CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY FAILED CAUSING POOR CLUTCH FEEL AND EXCESSIVE NOISE. THERE ARE SEVERAL SPOT WELDS ON THE ASSEMBLY THE CLUTCH PEDAL MOUNTS TO WHICH ATTACH IT TO THE FIREWALL. SOME OF THESE WELDS BROKE AND NOW GIVE THE CAR AN UNUSUAL FEELING RESPONSE TO THE PRESSING OF THE CLUTCH. IN AD...

Sep 22, 2011 Power Train 52,000 mi

WELDS ON CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY FAILED CAUSING POOR CLUTCH FEEL AND EXCESSIVE NOISE. THERE ARE SEVERAL SPOT WELDS ON THE ASSEMBLY THE CLUTCH PEDAL MOUNTS TO WHICH ATTACH IT TO THE FIREWALL. SOME OF THESE WELDS BROKE AND NOW GIVE THE CAR AN UNUSUAL FEELING RESPONSE TO THE PRESSING OF THE CLUTCH. IN AD...

Sep 21, 2011 Structure 60,000 mi

THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY OF MY VEHICLE HAS DISCONNECTED FROM MY FIREWALL DUE TO FAULTY WELDS. MY CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDALS NOW HAVE AN UNSAFE AMOUNT OF PLAY AND IS CAUSING ISSUES WITH BRAKING AND DISENGAGING MY CLUTCH. SUBARU OF AMERICA REFUSED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM WITH MY CAR. *TR

Sep 21, 2011 Power Train 60,000 mi

THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY OF MY VEHICLE HAS DISCONNECTED FROM MY FIREWALL DUE TO FAULTY WELDS. MY CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDALS NOW HAVE AN UNSAFE AMOUNT OF PLAY AND IS CAUSING ISSUES WITH BRAKING AND DISENGAGING MY CLUTCH. SUBARU OF AMERICA REFUSED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM WITH MY CAR. *TR

Sep 21, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY OF MY VEHICLE HAS DISCONNECTED FROM MY FIREWALL DUE TO FAULTY WELDS. MY CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDALS NOW HAVE AN UNSAFE AMOUNT OF PLAY AND IS CAUSING ISSUES WITH BRAKING AND DISENGAGING MY CLUTCH. SUBARU OF AMERICA REFUSED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM WITH MY CAR. *TR

Sep 21, 2011 Structure 60,000 mi

THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY OF MY VEHICLE HAS DISCONNECTED FROM MY FIREWALL DUE TO FAULTY WELDS. MY CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDALS NOW HAVE AN UNSAFE AMOUNT OF PLAY AND IS CAUSING ISSUES WITH BRAKING AND DISENGAGING MY CLUTCH. SUBARU OF AMERICA REFUSED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM WITH MY CAR. *TR

Sep 21, 2011 Power Train 60,000 mi

THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY OF MY VEHICLE HAS DISCONNECTED FROM MY FIREWALL DUE TO FAULTY WELDS. MY CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDALS NOW HAVE AN UNSAFE AMOUNT OF PLAY AND IS CAUSING ISSUES WITH BRAKING AND DISENGAGING MY CLUTCH. SUBARU OF AMERICA REFUSED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM WITH MY CAR. *TR

Sep 21, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY OF MY VEHICLE HAS DISCONNECTED FROM MY FIREWALL DUE TO FAULTY WELDS. MY CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDALS NOW HAVE AN UNSAFE AMOUNT OF PLAY AND IS CAUSING ISSUES WITH BRAKING AND DISENGAGING MY CLUTCH. SUBARU OF AMERICA REFUSED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM WITH MY CAR. *TR

Sep 14, 2011 Power Train 111,663 mi

LOUD GROANING NOISE COMING FROM CLUTCH PEDAL EACH TIME PEDAL IS DEPRESSED TO SHIFT THE CAR. ON CLOSER INSPECTION OF THE NOISE COME TO FIND OUT THAT THE ENTIRE (CLUTCH AND BRAKE) PEDAL ASSEMBLY IS FLEXING AND THE FIREWALL OF THE CAR IS DEFLECTING EACH TIME THE PEDAL IS ACTUATED. LOOKING AT HOW THE ...

Sep 14, 2011 Power Train 111,663 mi

LOUD GROANING NOISE COMING FROM CLUTCH PEDAL EACH TIME PEDAL IS DEPRESSED TO SHIFT THE CAR. ON CLOSER INSPECTION OF THE NOISE COME TO FIND OUT THAT THE ENTIRE (CLUTCH AND BRAKE) PEDAL ASSEMBLY IS FLEXING AND THE FIREWALL OF THE CAR IS DEFLECTING EACH TIME THE PEDAL IS ACTUATED. LOOKING AT HOW THE ...

Jun 9, 2011 Power Train

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE CLUTCH *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A SCREECHING/RUBBING NOISE WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS APPLIED AND A LOUD POP NOISE FROM NEUTRAL TO 1ST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WOULD POP OUT OF 6TH GEAR AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD RATTLE NOISE ON COLD...

Jun 9, 2011 Visibility

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE CLUTCH *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A SCREECHING/RUBBING NOISE WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS APPLIED AND A LOUD POP NOISE FROM NEUTRAL TO 1ST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WOULD POP OUT OF 6TH GEAR AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD RATTLE NOISE ON COLD...

Jun 9, 2011 Wheels

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE CLUTCH *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A SCREECHING/RUBBING NOISE WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS APPLIED AND A LOUD POP NOISE FROM NEUTRAL TO 1ST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WOULD POP OUT OF 6TH GEAR AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD RATTLE NOISE ON COLD...

Jun 9, 2011 Air Bags

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE CLUTCH *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A SCREECHING/RUBBING NOISE WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS APPLIED AND A LOUD POP NOISE FROM NEUTRAL TO 1ST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WOULD POP OUT OF 6TH GEAR AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD RATTLE NOISE ON COLD...

Jun 9, 2011 Steering

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE CLUTCH *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A SCREECHING/RUBBING NOISE WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS APPLIED AND A LOUD POP NOISE FROM NEUTRAL TO 1ST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WOULD POP OUT OF 6TH GEAR AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD RATTLE NOISE ON COLD...

Jun 9, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE CLUTCH *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A SCREECHING/RUBBING NOISE WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS APPLIED AND A LOUD POP NOISE FROM NEUTRAL TO 1ST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WOULD POP OUT OF 6TH GEAR AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD RATTLE NOISE ON COLD...

Jun 9, 2011 Electrical System

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE CLUTCH *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A SCREECHING/RUBBING NOISE WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS APPLIED AND A LOUD POP NOISE FROM NEUTRAL TO 1ST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WOULD POP OUT OF 6TH GEAR AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD RATTLE NOISE ON COLD...

Jun 9, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE CLUTCH *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A SCREECHING/RUBBING NOISE WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS APPLIED AND A LOUD POP NOISE FROM NEUTRAL TO 1ST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WOULD POP OUT OF 6TH GEAR AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD RATTLE NOISE ON COLD...

Jun 9, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE CLUTCH *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A SCREECHING/RUBBING NOISE WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS APPLIED AND A LOUD POP NOISE FROM NEUTRAL TO 1ST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WOULD POP OUT OF 6TH GEAR AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD RATTLE NOISE ON COLD...

Jun 9, 2011 Power Train

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE CLUTCH *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A SCREECHING/RUBBING NOISE WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS APPLIED AND A LOUD POP NOISE FROM NEUTRAL TO 1ST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WOULD POP OUT OF 6TH GEAR AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD RATTLE NOISE ON COLD...

Jun 9, 2011 Visibility

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE CLUTCH *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A SCREECHING/RUBBING NOISE WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS APPLIED AND A LOUD POP NOISE FROM NEUTRAL TO 1ST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WOULD POP OUT OF 6TH GEAR AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD RATTLE NOISE ON COLD...

Jun 9, 2011 Wheels

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE CLUTCH *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A SCREECHING/RUBBING NOISE WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS APPLIED AND A LOUD POP NOISE FROM NEUTRAL TO 1ST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WOULD POP OUT OF 6TH GEAR AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD RATTLE NOISE ON COLD...

Jun 9, 2011 Air Bags

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE CLUTCH *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A SCREECHING/RUBBING NOISE WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS APPLIED AND A LOUD POP NOISE FROM NEUTRAL TO 1ST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WOULD POP OUT OF 6TH GEAR AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD RATTLE NOISE ON COLD...

Jun 9, 2011 Steering

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE CLUTCH *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A SCREECHING/RUBBING NOISE WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS APPLIED AND A LOUD POP NOISE FROM NEUTRAL TO 1ST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WOULD POP OUT OF 6TH GEAR AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD RATTLE NOISE ON COLD...

Jun 9, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE CLUTCH *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A SCREECHING/RUBBING NOISE WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS APPLIED AND A LOUD POP NOISE FROM NEUTRAL TO 1ST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WOULD POP OUT OF 6TH GEAR AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD RATTLE NOISE ON COLD...

Jun 9, 2011 Electrical System

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE CLUTCH *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A SCREECHING/RUBBING NOISE WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS APPLIED AND A LOUD POP NOISE FROM NEUTRAL TO 1ST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WOULD POP OUT OF 6TH GEAR AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD RATTLE NOISE ON COLD...

Jun 9, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE CLUTCH *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A SCREECHING/RUBBING NOISE WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS APPLIED AND A LOUD POP NOISE FROM NEUTRAL TO 1ST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WOULD POP OUT OF 6TH GEAR AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD RATTLE NOISE ON COLD...

Jun 9, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE CLUTCH *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A SCREECHING/RUBBING NOISE WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS APPLIED AND A LOUD POP NOISE FROM NEUTRAL TO 1ST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WOULD POP OUT OF 6TH GEAR AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD RATTLE NOISE ON COLD...

Jun 8, 2011 Visibility 60,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR FAILED TO REMAIN IN POSITION. AFTER HITTING A SMALL BUMP THE VISOR FLIPPED DOWN FROM IT'S POSITION AGAINST THE ROOF TO A COMPLETELY VERTICAL POSITION BLOCKING MY VIEW OF THE ROAD. I AM ONLY 5 FOOT 7 INCHES, BUT WHEN THE VISOR IS COMPLETELY DOWN MY VISION IS COMPLETELY BLOCKED. ...

Jun 8, 2011 Visibility 60,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR FAILED TO REMAIN IN POSITION. AFTER HITTING A SMALL BUMP THE VISOR FLIPPED DOWN FROM IT'S POSITION AGAINST THE ROOF TO A COMPLETELY VERTICAL POSITION BLOCKING MY VIEW OF THE ROAD. I AM ONLY 5 FOOT 7 INCHES, BUT WHEN THE VISOR IS COMPLETELY DOWN MY VISION IS COMPLETELY BLOCKED. ...

Jan 31, 2011 Visibility 30,000 mi

DRIVERS SUN VISOR ROTATES DOWN UNPREDICTABLY, BLOCKING VISION FOR AVERAGE OR TALL DRIVERS. A SMALL BUMP CAN TRIGGER THIS.

Jan 31, 2011 Visibility 30,000 mi

DRIVERS SUN VISOR ROTATES DOWN UNPREDICTABLY, BLOCKING VISION FOR AVERAGE OR TALL DRIVERS. A SMALL BUMP CAN TRIGGER THIS.

Jan 20, 2011 Visibility 36,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THERE WAS FROST ON THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED A WHITE FILM DEVELOPED ON THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WHEN USING THE HEATER. THE FROST SHOWED UP INTERMITTENTLY DURING COLD ...

Jan 20, 2011 Visibility 36,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THERE WAS FROST ON THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED A WHITE FILM DEVELOPED ON THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WHEN USING THE HEATER. THE FROST SHOWED UP INTERMITTENTLY DURING COLD ...

Jan 3, 2011 Visibility 33,000 mi

I AM GETTING FROST ON THE INSIDE OF MY FRONT WINDSHIELD SOMETIMES IN COLD WEATHER. BEGINNING ABOUT NOVEMBER, IT IS ALSO COVERED DAILY IN A FILM I CAN'T SEEM TO GET RID OF WITH MY HAND. IT KEEPS RETURNING. *TR

Jan 3, 2011 Visibility 33,000 mi

I AM GETTING FROST ON THE INSIDE OF MY FRONT WINDSHIELD SOMETIMES IN COLD WEATHER. BEGINNING ABOUT NOVEMBER, IT IS ALSO COVERED DAILY IN A FILM I CAN'T SEEM TO GET RID OF WITH MY HAND. IT KEEPS RETURNING. *TR

Dec 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 47,200 mi

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX SEDAN ABS ISSUES. LIGHT SNOW/WET PAVEMENT COMING TO A STOP ANYWHERE FROM 5-25 MPHS THE ABS SYSTEM LOCKS THE WHEELS CAUSING IT TO SLIDE. ABS PULSATES BUT DOES NOT SEEM TO LET GO. *TR

Dec 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 47,200 mi

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX SEDAN ABS ISSUES. LIGHT SNOW/WET PAVEMENT COMING TO A STOP ANYWHERE FROM 5-25 MPHS THE ABS SYSTEM LOCKS THE WHEELS CAUSING IT TO SLIDE. ABS PULSATES BUT DOES NOT SEEM TO LET GO. *TR

Nov 15, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 62,000 mi

FUEL LEAK AT FLANGE JOINT OF FUEL PUMP/TANK ASSEMBLY OR NEARBY LOCATION ACCOMPANIED BY SIGNIFICANT CORROSION OF FLANGE RETAINING BOLTS. LEAKED FUEL CAUSES ODOR TO ACCUMULATE IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT BY WAY OF NEARBY AIR EXHAUST VENTS WHILE VEHICLE IS PARKED. VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY DUE TO MILE...

Nov 15, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 62,000 mi

FUEL LEAK AT FLANGE JOINT OF FUEL PUMP/TANK ASSEMBLY OR NEARBY LOCATION ACCOMPANIED BY SIGNIFICANT CORROSION OF FLANGE RETAINING BOLTS. LEAKED FUEL CAUSES ODOR TO ACCUMULATE IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT BY WAY OF NEARBY AIR EXHAUST VENTS WHILE VEHICLE IS PARKED. VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY DUE TO MILE...

Sep 30, 2010 Power Train 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CLUTCH SUDDENLY FAILED AS IT WOULD GRIP THEN NOT GRIP WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND NOT ACCELERATE. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE CLUTCH PLATE DID NOT SEEM TO BE GROOVED PROPERLY. WHEN THE VEHIC...

Sep 30, 2010 Power Train 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CLUTCH SUDDENLY FAILED AS IT WOULD GRIP THEN NOT GRIP WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND NOT ACCELERATE. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE CLUTCH PLATE DID NOT SEEM TO BE GROOVED PROPERLY. WHEN THE VEHIC...

Sep 20, 2010 Power Train 30,235 mi

EVERY TIME I PUSH IN MY CLUTCH, WITHIN THE FIRST FEW INCHES THERE IS A "CLICK" THAT OCCURS. TO MY KNOWLEDGE THE 08 SUBARU IMPREZA HAS HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY BREAKING WELDS ON THE FIRE WALL, THUS CAUSING THE "CLICK" SOUND. *TR

Sep 20, 2010 Power Train 30,235 mi

EVERY TIME I PUSH IN MY CLUTCH, WITHIN THE FIRST FEW INCHES THERE IS A "CLICK" THAT OCCURS. TO MY KNOWLEDGE THE 08 SUBARU IMPREZA HAS HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY BREAKING WELDS ON THE FIRE WALL, THUS CAUSING THE "CLICK" SOUND. *TR

Jul 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 170 mi

FRONT WHEEL SHIMMY THAT INCREASES STOPPING DISTANCE AND EFFECTS HANDLING. SHIMMY COMES AND GOES IN INTENSITY BUT IS ALWAYS PRESENT. SHIMMY CAUSES THE WHEEL AND ROTOR TO SHAKE WHICH PREVENTS THE BRAKE PADS FROM STOPPING THE VEHICLE AS INTENDED. THIS PROBLEM CAUSED ME TO RUN A STOP SIGN AND ALMOST GET...

Jul 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 170 mi

FRONT WHEEL SHIMMY THAT INCREASES STOPPING DISTANCE AND EFFECTS HANDLING. SHIMMY COMES AND GOES IN INTENSITY BUT IS ALWAYS PRESENT. SHIMMY CAUSES THE WHEEL AND ROTOR TO SHAKE WHICH PREVENTS THE BRAKE PADS FROM STOPPING THE VEHICLE AS INTENDED. THIS PROBLEM CAUSED ME TO RUN A STOP SIGN AND ALMOST GET...

Jun 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 59,000 mi

SUBJECT: POSSIBLE CAR RECALL SUBARU IMREZA - IN THIS MODEL BASIC BRAKE MOUNT SNAPS COMMENTS DUE TO ROAD SAFETY AND THE POSSIBLE SERIOUS THREAT THAT COULD BE CAUSED BY CARS ON ROADS IN THE U.S. I'D LIKE TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION. THE CASE CONCERNS SUBARU IMPREZA MANUFACTURED IN 2007 AND 2...

Jun 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 59,000 mi

SUBJECT: POSSIBLE CAR RECALL SUBARU IMREZA - IN THIS MODEL BASIC BRAKE MOUNT SNAPS COMMENTS DUE TO ROAD SAFETY AND THE POSSIBLE SERIOUS THREAT THAT COULD BE CAUSED BY CARS ON ROADS IN THE U.S. I'D LIKE TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION. THE CASE CONCERNS SUBARU IMPREZA MANUFACTURED IN 2007 AND 2...

Jun 4, 2010 Structure 55,558 mi

THERE IS A CLICKING AND POPPING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER MY DASH BOARD ON THE DRIVER SIDE ONLY WHEN PRESSING AND RELEASING THE CLUTCH. ALSO, THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER IS MOVING DUE TO FLEX ON THE FIRE WALL. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM TO SUBARU OF AMERICA AND ITS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AND THEY HAVE ALS...

Jun 4, 2010 Structure 55,558 mi

THERE IS A CLICKING AND POPPING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER MY DASH BOARD ON THE DRIVER SIDE ONLY WHEN PRESSING AND RELEASING THE CLUTCH. ALSO, THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER IS MOVING DUE TO FLEX ON THE FIRE WALL. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM TO SUBARU OF AMERICA AND ITS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AND THEY HAVE ALS...

Apr 13, 2010 Electrical System 40,000 mi

HIGH BEAMS FAIL, VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. DEALER STATES UNSURE WHAT PROBLEM IS, AFTER 1 HOUR CHARGE OF DIAGNOSTICS,SENT ME ON MY WAY. *TR

Apr 13, 2010 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

HIGH BEAMS FAIL, VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. DEALER STATES UNSURE WHAT PROBLEM IS, AFTER 1 HOUR CHARGE OF DIAGNOSTICS,SENT ME ON MY WAY. *TR

Apr 13, 2010 Electrical System 40,000 mi

HIGH BEAMS FAIL, VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. DEALER STATES UNSURE WHAT PROBLEM IS, AFTER 1 HOUR CHARGE OF DIAGNOSTICS,SENT ME ON MY WAY. *TR

Apr 13, 2010 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

HIGH BEAMS FAIL, VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. DEALER STATES UNSURE WHAT PROBLEM IS, AFTER 1 HOUR CHARGE OF DIAGNOSTICS,SENT ME ON MY WAY. *TR

Mar 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA, STANDARD TRANSMISSION. AT SPEEDS UNDER 10 MPH, WHEN CLUTCH IS FULLY DEPRESSED, AND TRANSMISSION IS IN FIRST GEAR, ENGINE WILL REV UP TO 2500-4000 RPM'S. THIS ONLY OCCURS WHEN VEHICLE IS COASTING FORWARD AT SLOW SPEEDS AND WHEN IN GEAR WITH CLUTCH PUSHED TO THE FLOOR. WHEN BRA...

Mar 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA, STANDARD TRANSMISSION. AT SPEEDS UNDER 10 MPH, WHEN CLUTCH IS FULLY DEPRESSED, AND TRANSMISSION IS IN FIRST GEAR, ENGINE WILL REV UP TO 2500-4000 RPM'S. THIS ONLY OCCURS WHEN VEHICLE IS COASTING FORWARD AT SLOW SPEEDS AND WHEN IN GEAR WITH CLUTCH PUSHED TO THE FLOOR. WHEN BRA...

Feb 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 255 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE FOR A HALF SECOND WITHOUT PRESSURE BEING APPLIED TO THE PEDAL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DESIGNED FOR A HALF SECOND ACCELERATION. THE ...

Feb 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 255 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE FOR A HALF SECOND WITHOUT PRESSURE BEING APPLIED TO THE PEDAL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DESIGNED FOR A HALF SECOND ACCELERATION. THE ...

Feb 18, 2010 Visibility

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA THE WINDSHIELD GETS COVERED BY A FILM DURING COOL/COLD WEATHER AND IMPAIRS YOUR VISION WHILE DRIVING AND YOU NEED TO STOP AND REMOVE THE FILM ON THE WINDSHIELD . YES A DEFINITE SAFETY HAZARD. SUBARU DENIES ANY PROBLEMS. THERE ARE SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS. *TR

Feb 18, 2010 Visibility

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA THE WINDSHIELD GETS COVERED BY A FILM DURING COOL/COLD WEATHER AND IMPAIRS YOUR VISION WHILE DRIVING AND YOU NEED TO STOP AND REMOVE THE FILM ON THE WINDSHIELD . YES A DEFINITE SAFETY HAZARD. SUBARU DENIES ANY PROBLEMS. THERE ARE SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS. *TR

Feb 4, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 15,000 mi

2008 SUBARU WRX MANUAL TRANS. 22,500 MILES. BETWEEN THE TIME THE ENGINE COMES OFF HIGH IDLE (AFTER BEING STARTED COLD) AND WHEN IT IS COMPLETELY WARMED UP, THE ENGINE WILL DROP ITS RPM TO 0 CAUSING AN ENGINE STALL WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED IN ORDER TO CHANGE GEARS. THIS RECENTLY HAPPENED WHEN E...

Feb 4, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 15,000 mi

2008 SUBARU WRX MANUAL TRANS. 22,500 MILES. BETWEEN THE TIME THE ENGINE COMES OFF HIGH IDLE (AFTER BEING STARTED COLD) AND WHEN IT IS COMPLETELY WARMED UP, THE ENGINE WILL DROP ITS RPM TO 0 CAUSING AN ENGINE STALL WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED IN ORDER TO CHANGE GEARS. THIS RECENTLY HAPPENED WHEN E...

Nov 27, 2009 Visibility 28,400 mi

DRIVING IN RAIN WITH WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON. WIPERS CROSSED AND MADE A "X" THEN TWISTED AND MALFUNCTIONED. *TR

Nov 27, 2009 Visibility 28,400 mi

DRIVING IN RAIN WITH WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON. WIPERS CROSSED AND MADE A "X" THEN TWISTED AND MALFUNCTIONED. *TR

Aug 18, 2009 Seat Belts 100 mi

I HAVE A 2008 IMPREZA. EVER SINCE I PURCHASED IT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT LOCKS UP RIGHT AWAY AND TIGHTENS TO THE POINT THAT YOU HAVE TO TAKE IT OFF. IT HAS BEEN REPLACED AND STILL DOES NOT WORK RIGHT. *TR

Aug 18, 2009 Visibility 1,500 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPERS SOMETIMES STOP WORKING AND GET CAUGHT UP IN EACH OTHER, THE BOLT NEED TO BE TIGHTENED MANY TIMES, HAS ALMOST CAUSED MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS. *TR

Aug 18, 2009 Seat Belts 100 mi

I HAVE A 2008 IMPREZA. EVER SINCE I PURCHASED IT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT LOCKS UP RIGHT AWAY AND TIGHTENS TO THE POINT THAT YOU HAVE TO TAKE IT OFF. IT HAS BEEN REPLACED AND STILL DOES NOT WORK RIGHT. *TR

Aug 18, 2009 Visibility 1,500 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPERS SOMETIMES STOP WORKING AND GET CAUGHT UP IN EACH OTHER, THE BOLT NEED TO BE TIGHTENED MANY TIMES, HAS ALMOST CAUSED MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS. *TR

Jul 29, 2009 Visibility 1 mi

EVER SINCE I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE (NEW), THERE HAS BEEN A TERRIBLE FILM ON THE WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR WINDOWS. SOMETIMES IT IS SO BAD, IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE OUT OF THE WINDOWS (ESPECIALLY WITH LIGHT REFLECTIONS AND SUNSETS, ETC.). MY DEALER HAS INFORMED ME THAT IT HAS HAD MANY SIMILAR COMP...

Jul 29, 2009 Visibility 1 mi

EVER SINCE I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE (NEW), THERE HAS BEEN A TERRIBLE FILM ON THE WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR WINDOWS. SOMETIMES IT IS SO BAD, IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE OUT OF THE WINDOWS (ESPECIALLY WITH LIGHT REFLECTIONS AND SUNSETS, ETC.). MY DEALER HAS INFORMED ME THAT IT HAS HAD MANY SIMILAR COMP...

Jul 29, 2009 Visibility 1 mi

EVER SINCE I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE (NEW), THERE HAS BEEN A TERRIBLE FILM ON THE WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR WINDOWS. SOMETIMES IT IS SO BAD, IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE OUT OF THE WINDOWS (ESPECIALLY WITH LIGHT REFLECTIONS AND SUNSETS, ETC.). MY DEALER HAS INFORMED ME THAT IT HAS HAD MANY SIMILAR COMP...

Jul 29, 2009 Visibility 1 mi

EVER SINCE I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE (NEW), THERE HAS BEEN A TERRIBLE FILM ON THE WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR WINDOWS. SOMETIMES IT IS SO BAD, IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE OUT OF THE WINDOWS (ESPECIALLY WITH LIGHT REFLECTIONS AND SUNSETS, ETC.). MY DEALER HAS INFORMED ME THAT IT HAS HAD MANY SIMILAR COMP...

Mar 4, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,400 mi

ENGINE STARTED STUTTERING AND WOULD ALMOST DIE WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, THEN STARTED BLOWING SMOKE OUT TALE PIPE. CAR HAD 3400 MILES. DEALER DIAGNOSED AS RINGLAND/PISTON FAILURE. *TR

Mar 4, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 12,500 mi

SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST, ROUGH IDLE, OIL CONSUMPTION WERE MY FIRST SIGNS. THE DEALER WOULDN'T DO A COMPRESSION CHECK ON THE MOTOR SINCE THERE WAS NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, SO I HAD TO PAY WITH MY OWN CASH AND TAKE IT TO A PRIVATE SHOP AND FOUND OUT THAT IN FACT CYLINDER #2 HAD A SHOT RINGLAND....

Mar 4, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,400 mi

ENGINE STARTED STUTTERING AND WOULD ALMOST DIE WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, THEN STARTED BLOWING SMOKE OUT TALE PIPE. CAR HAD 3400 MILES. DEALER DIAGNOSED AS RINGLAND/PISTON FAILURE. *TR

Mar 4, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 12,500 mi

SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST, ROUGH IDLE, OIL CONSUMPTION WERE MY FIRST SIGNS. THE DEALER WOULDN'T DO A COMPRESSION CHECK ON THE MOTOR SINCE THERE WAS NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, SO I HAD TO PAY WITH MY OWN CASH AND TAKE IT TO A PRIVATE SHOP AND FOUND OUT THAT IN FACT CYLINDER #2 HAD A SHOT RINGLAND....

Feb 18, 2009 Visibility 5,982 mi

A FOG KEEPS DEVELOPING ON THE INTERIOR FRONT WINDSHIELD AND SIDE WINDOWS WHICH IMPAIRS THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO SEE CLEARLY THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP THE WINDSHIELD CLEAR OF THIS FOG WHILE THE DEFROST IS RUNNING. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK THAT LIMITS THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY...

Feb 18, 2009 Visibility 5,982 mi

A FOG KEEPS DEVELOPING ON THE INTERIOR FRONT WINDSHIELD AND SIDE WINDOWS WHICH IMPAIRS THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO SEE CLEARLY THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP THE WINDSHIELD CLEAR OF THIS FOG WHILE THE DEFROST IS RUNNING. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK THAT LIMITS THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY...

Feb 12, 2009 Electrical System Fire 35,005 mi

CAR WAS PARKED AND LOCKED IN MY DRIVEWAY .THE HORN STARTED BLARING AND HEADLIGHTS CAME ON. NOT CAR ALARM. INTERIOR WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE. CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT THEN TRIED TO OPEN CAR WITH REMOTE TO EXTINGUISH FIRE. HAD TO USE KEY TO UNLOCK DOOR. FIRE ORIGIONATED FROM GUAGES/DASH AREA ON DRIVER...

Feb 12, 2009 Visibility 9,800 mi

SERIOUS WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE OF ENTIRE LINKAGE SYSTEM CAUSED BY A HOLD DOWN NUT COMING LOOSE FROM MAIN LINKAGE. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY DURING A RAIN STORM WHEN BOTH WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. SHE NARROWLY ESCAPED AN ACCIDENT AS THERE WAS NO PLACE TO SAFELY PULL THE VEHICLE OVER AND ...

Feb 12, 2009 Electrical System Fire 35,005 mi

CAR WAS PARKED AND LOCKED IN MY DRIVEWAY .THE HORN STARTED BLARING AND HEADLIGHTS CAME ON. NOT CAR ALARM. INTERIOR WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE. CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT THEN TRIED TO OPEN CAR WITH REMOTE TO EXTINGUISH FIRE. HAD TO USE KEY TO UNLOCK DOOR. FIRE ORIGIONATED FROM GUAGES/DASH AREA ON DRIVER...

Feb 12, 2009 Visibility 9,800 mi

SERIOUS WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE OF ENTIRE LINKAGE SYSTEM CAUSED BY A HOLD DOWN NUT COMING LOOSE FROM MAIN LINKAGE. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY DURING A RAIN STORM WHEN BOTH WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. SHE NARROWLY ESCAPED AN ACCIDENT AS THERE WAS NO PLACE TO SAFELY PULL THE VEHICLE OVER AND ...

Feb 10, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 610 mi

ON NOV. 20, 2008, FLATIRONS SUBARU AND SUBARU OF AMERICA SOLD ME A NEW 2008 IMPREZA WRX STI WITH DEFECTIVE BRAKES. ON DEC. 15, 2008, WHILE COMMUTING TO WORK I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT. I PUSHED DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE (THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD). AS I WAS DRIVING C...

Feb 10, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 610 mi

ON NOV. 20, 2008, FLATIRONS SUBARU AND SUBARU OF AMERICA SOLD ME A NEW 2008 IMPREZA WRX STI WITH DEFECTIVE BRAKES. ON DEC. 15, 2008, WHILE COMMUTING TO WORK I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT. I PUSHED DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE (THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD). AS I WAS DRIVING C...

Feb 4, 2009 Visibility

MY 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA HAS DEVELOPED A FILM ON THE INSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD WHICH CAUSES A VERY UNSAFE SITUATION. I AM UNABLE TO SEE AT NIGHT OR WITH ON COMING CARS WITH LIGHTS ON. IT HAS BEEN TO A DEALER TWICE AND THEY HAVE CLEANED IT BUT THE PROBLEM COMES BACK AFTER ABOUT TWO WEEKS. IT IS DANGEROU...

Feb 4, 2009 Visibility

MY 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA HAS DEVELOPED A FILM ON THE INSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD WHICH CAUSES A VERY UNSAFE SITUATION. I AM UNABLE TO SEE AT NIGHT OR WITH ON COMING CARS WITH LIGHTS ON. IT HAS BEEN TO A DEALER TWICE AND THEY HAVE CLEANED IT BUT THE PROBLEM COMES BACK AFTER ABOUT TWO WEEKS. IT IS DANGEROU...

Jan 19, 2009 Air Bags Crash

I WAS INVOLVED IN A DIRECT HEAD-ON MVC TRAVELING 35 MPH(AT TIME OF IMPACT). THE FRONT PASSENGER WAS WEARING THE SEATBELT APPROPRIATELY. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE FRONT PASSENGER'S HEAD MADE CONTACT WITH DASH. THIS PASSENGER DID SUSTAIN A MODERATE NECK INJURY PRESENTING THE FOLLOWING MORN...

Jan 19, 2009 Air Bags Crash

I WAS INVOLVED IN A DIRECT HEAD-ON MVC TRAVELING 35 MPH(AT TIME OF IMPACT). THE FRONT PASSENGER WAS WEARING THE SEATBELT APPROPRIATELY. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE FRONT PASSENGER'S HEAD MADE CONTACT WITH DASH. THIS PASSENGER DID SUSTAIN A MODERATE NECK INJURY PRESENTING THE FOLLOWING MORN...

Jan 19, 2009 Air Bags Crash

I WAS INVOLVED IN A DIRECT HEAD-ON MVC TRAVELING 35 MPH(AT TIME OF IMPACT). THE FRONT PASSENGER WAS WEARING THE SEATBELT APPROPRIATELY. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE FRONT PASSENGER'S HEAD MADE CONTACT WITH DASH. THIS PASSENGER DID SUSTAIN A MODERATE NECK INJURY PRESENTING THE FOLLOWING MORN...

Jan 19, 2009 Air Bags Crash

I WAS INVOLVED IN A DIRECT HEAD-ON MVC TRAVELING 35 MPH(AT TIME OF IMPACT). THE FRONT PASSENGER WAS WEARING THE SEATBELT APPROPRIATELY. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE FRONT PASSENGER'S HEAD MADE CONTACT WITH DASH. THIS PASSENGER DID SUSTAIN A MODERATE NECK INJURY PRESENTING THE FOLLOWING MORN...

Jan 14, 2009 Air Bags 1,000 mi

PASSENGER AIRBAG ON/OFF LIGHT CYCLES BETWEEN OFF AND ON WHEN A PASSENGER OF 100LBS IS SEATED IN THE SEAT. *TR

Jan 14, 2009 Air Bags 1,000 mi

PASSENGER AIRBAG ON/OFF LIGHT CYCLES BETWEEN OFF AND ON WHEN A PASSENGER OF 100LBS IS SEATED IN THE SEAT. *TR

Jan 12, 2009 Air Bags

THE PASSENGER FRONTAL AIRBAG PERIODICALLY TURNS OFF WHEN MY GIRLFRIEND IS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. SHE WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 125 LBS AND WHEN SHE IS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE PASSENGER FRONTAL AIRBAG WILL HAPHAZARDLY CHANGE FROM "ON" TO "OFF" WHEN IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE REMAINING IN THE ...

Jan 12, 2009 Air Bags

THE PASSENGER FRONTAL AIRBAG PERIODICALLY TURNS OFF WHEN MY GIRLFRIEND IS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. SHE WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 125 LBS AND WHEN SHE IS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE PASSENGER FRONTAL AIRBAG WILL HAPHAZARDLY CHANGE FROM "ON" TO "OFF" WHEN IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE REMAINING IN THE ...

Dec 31, 2008 Exterior Lighting

I FIND THE HID HEADLAMPS ON MY 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA STI TO BE AIMED AND/OR THROW A LIGHT PATTERN THAT IS DANGEROUSLY LOW. AT NIGHT, OBJECTS ONLY VERY CLOSE TO THE VEHICLE ARE LIT UP. I FEEL UNSAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON UNLIT ROADS AT NIGHT, PARTICULARLY IN THE RAIN. AN INQUIRY WITH THE DEALER INDI...

Dec 31, 2008 Exterior Lighting

I FIND THE HID HEADLAMPS ON MY 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA STI TO BE AIMED AND/OR THROW A LIGHT PATTERN THAT IS DANGEROUSLY LOW. AT NIGHT, OBJECTS ONLY VERY CLOSE TO THE VEHICLE ARE LIT UP. I FEEL UNSAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON UNLIT ROADS AT NIGHT, PARTICULARLY IN THE RAIN. AN INQUIRY WITH THE DEALER INDI...

Dec 29, 2008 Air Bags 50 mi

FRONT PASSENGERS SITTING CORRECTLY THAT WEIGH BETWEEN ~95 AND 120LBS DO NOT ACTIVATE THE AIRBAG OR THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS INTERMITTENT. *TR

Dec 29, 2008 Air Bags 50 mi

FRONT PASSENGERS SITTING CORRECTLY THAT WEIGH BETWEEN ~95 AND 120LBS DO NOT ACTIVATE THE AIRBAG OR THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS INTERMITTENT. *TR

Dec 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,000 mi

I OWN A 2008 WRX STI SUBARU THAT HAD COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FACT THE DEALER COULD NOT PERFORM A CRITICAL ECM RECALL THAT WAS A DIRECT RESULT OF ENGINE FAILURE. SUBARU REFUSED TO COVER IT UNDER WARRENTY. THE CAR HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FROM THE START ALSO HAD BRAKE SYSTEM ISSUES THEY REFUSE TO REP...

Dec 19, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,000 mi

I OWN A 2008 WRX STI SUBARU THAT HAD COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FACT THE DEALER COULD NOT PERFORM A CRITICAL ECM RECALL THAT WAS A DIRECT RESULT OF ENGINE FAILURE. SUBARU REFUSED TO COVER IT UNDER WARRENTY. THE CAR HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FROM THE START ALSO HAD BRAKE SYSTEM ISSUES THEY REFUSE TO REP...

Dec 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,000 mi

I OWN A 2008 WRX STI SUBARU THAT HAD COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FACT THE DEALER COULD NOT PERFORM A CRITICAL ECM RECALL THAT WAS A DIRECT RESULT OF ENGINE FAILURE. SUBARU REFUSED TO COVER IT UNDER WARRENTY. THE CAR HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FROM THE START ALSO HAD BRAKE SYSTEM ISSUES THEY REFUSE TO REP...

Dec 19, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,000 mi

I OWN A 2008 WRX STI SUBARU THAT HAD COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FACT THE DEALER COULD NOT PERFORM A CRITICAL ECM RECALL THAT WAS A DIRECT RESULT OF ENGINE FAILURE. SUBARU REFUSED TO COVER IT UNDER WARRENTY. THE CAR HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FROM THE START ALSO HAD BRAKE SYSTEM ISSUES THEY REFUSE TO REP...

Dec 3, 2008 Visibility 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL PERIODICALLY STOP WORKING AND FAIL TO MOVE ALTOGETHER, EVEN WHEN THEY ARE IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. HE MUST PULL THE VEHICLE OVER AND MANUALLY PULL THE WIPERS DOWN WITH HIS HANDS. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED...

Dec 3, 2008 Visibility 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL PERIODICALLY STOP WORKING AND FAIL TO MOVE ALTOGETHER, EVEN WHEN THEY ARE IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. HE MUST PULL THE VEHICLE OVER AND MANUALLY PULL THE WIPERS DOWN WITH HIS HANDS. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED...

Nov 24, 2008 Equipment 20,000 mi

ALL-SEASON RUBBER FLOOR MATS FAIL, CREATING A CREASE WHICH CAN BECOME CAUGHT ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. *TR

Nov 24, 2008 Equipment 20,000 mi

ALL-SEASON RUBBER FLOOR MATS FAIL, CREATING A CREASE WHICH CAN BECOME CAUGHT ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. *TR

Oct 27, 2008 Air Bags 200 mi

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG SENSOR TURNS OFF AND ON WHILE MY WIFE 5'1" 110 LBS SITS IN FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. DEALERSHIP ORIGINALLY STATED THE SENSOR IS SET TO DETECT 80LBS. DEALERSHIP IS NOW STATING SENSOR IS SET TO 125 LBS AND NOTHING CAN BE DONE TO REMEDY THIS SITUATION. *TR

Oct 27, 2008 Air Bags 200 mi

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG SENSOR TURNS OFF AND ON WHILE MY WIFE 5'1" 110 LBS SITS IN FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. DEALERSHIP ORIGINALLY STATED THE SENSOR IS SET TO DETECT 80LBS. DEALERSHIP IS NOW STATING SENSOR IS SET TO 125 LBS AND NOTHING CAN BE DONE TO REMEDY THIS SITUATION. *TR

Oct 27, 2008 Air Bags 200 mi

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG SENSOR TURNS OFF AND ON WHILE MY WIFE 5'1" 110 LBS SITS IN FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. DEALERSHIP ORIGINALLY STATED THE SENSOR IS SET TO DETECT 80LBS. DEALERSHIP IS NOW STATING SENSOR IS SET TO 125 LBS AND NOTHING CAN BE DONE TO REMEDY THIS SITUATION. *TR

Oct 27, 2008 Air Bags 200 mi

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG SENSOR TURNS OFF AND ON WHILE MY WIFE 5'1" 110 LBS SITS IN FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. DEALERSHIP ORIGINALLY STATED THE SENSOR IS SET TO DETECT 80LBS. DEALERSHIP IS NOW STATING SENSOR IS SET TO 125 LBS AND NOTHING CAN BE DONE TO REMEDY THIS SITUATION. *TR

Oct 13, 2008 Air Bags 3,856 mi

THE PASSENGER AIR BAG ON MY NEW 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA HATCHBACK WHICH I PURCHASED JULY 27, 2008 IS SET FOR A 125 POUND PERSON ACCORDING TO THE DEALER. MY WIFE WEIGHS BETWEEN 120 AND 130 POUNDS SO THE BAG GOES ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY AND RANDOMLY. *TR

Oct 13, 2008 Air Bags 3,856 mi

THE PASSENGER AIR BAG ON MY NEW 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA HATCHBACK WHICH I PURCHASED JULY 27, 2008 IS SET FOR A 125 POUND PERSON ACCORDING TO THE DEALER. MY WIFE WEIGHS BETWEEN 120 AND 130 POUNDS SO THE BAG GOES ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY AND RANDOMLY. *TR

Sep 22, 2008 Seat Belts Crash 6,000 mi

WHILE MY AIR BAG WAS DEPLOYED DURING AN ACCIDENT, THE SEAT BELT GOT UNLOCKED AT THE SAME TIME. *TR

Sep 22, 2008 Seat Belts Crash 6,000 mi

WHILE MY AIR BAG WAS DEPLOYED DURING AN ACCIDENT, THE SEAT BELT GOT UNLOCKED AT THE SAME TIME. *TR

Sep 17, 2008 Air Bags

MY 24-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER, WHO IS 5'2" AND WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 100 POUNDS, WAS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT OF MY 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA FOR THE FIRST TIME WHEN WE DISCOVERED THAT THE PASSENGER OCCUPANCY SENSOR DOES NOT REGISTER HER WEIGHT AND SHUTS OFF THE PASSENGER-SIDE AIRBAG. BY MOVING AROUND AND A...

Sep 17, 2008 Air Bags

MY 24-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER, WHO IS 5'2" AND WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 100 POUNDS, WAS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT OF MY 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA FOR THE FIRST TIME WHEN WE DISCOVERED THAT THE PASSENGER OCCUPANCY SENSOR DOES NOT REGISTER HER WEIGHT AND SHUTS OFF THE PASSENGER-SIDE AIRBAG. BY MOVING AROUND AND A...

Sep 10, 2008 Air Bags 500 mi

IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING A NEW 08 SUBARU IMPREZA, I NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG ON/OFF WARNING LIGHT WILL INTERMITTENTLY SWITCH BACK AND FORTH FROM ON TO OFF WHEN A PERSON 5'11' AND 160 LB WAS SITTING ON THE PASSENGER SEAT. I WENT TO THE DEALER AND THEY RECALIBRATED THE CUSHION SEAT WEIGHT...

Sep 10, 2008 Air Bags 500 mi

THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF LIGHT TURNS ON AND OFF RANDOMLY WHEN MY WIFE IS IN THE SEAT....SHE IS 5FT 2IN AND 119LBS. OFTEN AS WE ARE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD WITH HER IN THE FRONT SEAT THE AIRBAG IS OFF. THIS FAILURE OCCURS FREQUENTLY AND DESPITE THE FACT THAT SHE IS RESTRAINED AND SEATED AS OUTL...

Sep 10, 2008 Air Bags 500 mi

IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING A NEW 08 SUBARU IMPREZA, I NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG ON/OFF WARNING LIGHT WILL INTERMITTENTLY SWITCH BACK AND FORTH FROM ON TO OFF WHEN A PERSON 5'11' AND 160 LB WAS SITTING ON THE PASSENGER SEAT. I WENT TO THE DEALER AND THEY RECALIBRATED THE CUSHION SEAT WEIGHT...

Sep 10, 2008 Air Bags 500 mi

THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF LIGHT TURNS ON AND OFF RANDOMLY WHEN MY WIFE IS IN THE SEAT....SHE IS 5FT 2IN AND 119LBS. OFTEN AS WE ARE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD WITH HER IN THE FRONT SEAT THE AIRBAG IS OFF. THIS FAILURE OCCURS FREQUENTLY AND DESPITE THE FACT THAT SHE IS RESTRAINED AND SEATED AS OUTL...

Sep 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 13,000 mi

I OWN A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA STI WHICH I PURCHASED IN FEB. OF 08'. 2 MONTHS AGO THE CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE WHEN I WAS DRIVING HOME. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT CHECKED AND THEY SAID IT ONLY HAD 1 1/2 QUARTS OF OIL IN IT. I HAD CHECKED THE OIL THE PREVIOUS WEEK AND IT HAD SHOWN FULL. T...

Sep 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 13,000 mi

I OWN A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA STI WHICH I PURCHASED IN FEB. OF 08'. 2 MONTHS AGO THE CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE WHEN I WAS DRIVING HOME. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT CHECKED AND THEY SAID IT ONLY HAD 1 1/2 QUARTS OF OIL IN IT. I HAD CHECKED THE OIL THE PREVIOUS WEEK AND IT HAD SHOWN FULL. T...

Aug 29, 2008 Air Bags

THE PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG IN MY 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI DOES NOT TURN ON WHEN A PASSENGER SITS IN THE SEAT. *TR

Aug 29, 2008 Air Bags 15 mi

PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF. MY WIFE WEIGHTS 120 AND IT SOME TIME GOES ON AND STAYS ON THEN THE NEXT MINUTE IT GOES OFF. I HAVE HAD THE DEALER ADDRESS THIS ISSUE TWICE NOW AND SAME RESPONSE. "DON'T WORRY IT WILL DEPLOY REGARDLESS IF THE LIGHT GOES ON OR OFF". HONESTLY CAN'T BELIEVE THAT...

Aug 29, 2008 Air Bags 100 mi

SENSOR FOR PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL NOT KEEP THE AIRBAG ARMED AT ALL TIMES. PASSENGER WEIGHS 110 POUNDS. *TR

Aug 29, 2008 Air Bags

THE PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG IN MY 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI DOES NOT TURN ON WHEN A PASSENGER SITS IN THE SEAT. *TR

Aug 29, 2008 Air Bags 15 mi

PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF. MY WIFE WEIGHTS 120 AND IT SOME TIME GOES ON AND STAYS ON THEN THE NEXT MINUTE IT GOES OFF. I HAVE HAD THE DEALER ADDRESS THIS ISSUE TWICE NOW AND SAME RESPONSE. "DON'T WORRY IT WILL DEPLOY REGARDLESS IF THE LIGHT GOES ON OR OFF". HONESTLY CAN'T BELIEVE THAT...

Aug 29, 2008 Air Bags 100 mi

SENSOR FOR PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL NOT KEEP THE AIRBAG ARMED AT ALL TIMES. PASSENGER WEIGHS 110 POUNDS. *TR

Aug 11, 2008 Air Bags 90 mi

PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG GOES ON AND OFF, WHEN MY 18 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER SITS IN SEAT! SHE'S 5'2" 130LBS. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY HAD HER RIDE IN TWO IMPREZA'S OFF THE LOT AND THEY ALL DID IT! *TR

Aug 11, 2008 Air Bags 90 mi

PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG GOES ON AND OFF, WHEN MY 18 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER SITS IN SEAT! SHE'S 5'2" 130LBS. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY HAD HER RIDE IN TWO IMPREZA'S OFF THE LOT AND THEY ALL DID IT! *TR

Aug 11, 2008 Air Bags 90 mi

PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG GOES ON AND OFF, WHEN MY 18 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER SITS IN SEAT! SHE'S 5'2" 130LBS. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY HAD HER RIDE IN TWO IMPREZA'S OFF THE LOT AND THEY ALL DID IT! *TR

Aug 11, 2008 Air Bags 90 mi

PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG GOES ON AND OFF, WHEN MY 18 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER SITS IN SEAT! SHE'S 5'2" 130LBS. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY HAD HER RIDE IN TWO IMPREZA'S OFF THE LOT AND THEY ALL DID IT! *TR

Jul 28, 2008 Air Bags Crash 15,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, A DRUNK DRIVER STRUCK THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE HEAD ON TOWARDS THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE DRUNK DRIVER WAS TRAVELING 55 MPH AT THE TIME OF IMPACT. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED A LARGE AMOUNT OF DAMAGE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEP...

Jul 28, 2008 Air Bags Crash 15,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, A DRUNK DRIVER STRUCK THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE HEAD ON TOWARDS THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE DRUNK DRIVER WAS TRAVELING 55 MPH AT THE TIME OF IMPACT. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED A LARGE AMOUNT OF DAMAGE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEP...

Jun 26, 2008 Air Bags 3,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES TO THE ON POSITION INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO A DEALER TWICE, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT IDENTIFIED. THERE ARE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE RELATING TO THIS FAILURE. THE VIN...

Jun 26, 2008 Air Bags 3,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES TO THE ON POSITION INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO A DEALER TWICE, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT IDENTIFIED. THERE ARE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE RELATING TO THIS FAILURE. THE VIN...

Jun 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 5-10 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ENGINE REVVED UP TO 2,500 RPM'S. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SOON AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES FOR THIS FAILURE. IT HAS SINCE IMPROVED, ...

Jun 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 5-10 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ENGINE REVVED UP TO 2,500 RPM'S. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SOON AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES FOR THIS FAILURE. IT HAS SINCE IMPROVED, ...

Jun 16, 2008 Unknown Or Other 5,500 mi

PAINT ON CAR EASILY DULLED BY NORMAL WASHING. LOTS OF SWIRL MARKS AND STREAKS. *TR

Jun 16, 2008 Unknown Or Other 5,500 mi

PAINT ON CAR EASILY DULLED BY NORMAL WASHING. LOTS OF SWIRL MARKS AND STREAKS. *TR

Jun 11, 2008 Structure 3,000 mi

POOR PAINT DURABILITY. FINISH APPEARS TO BE EASILY DAMAGED BY "NORMAL" ROAD "DUST". *TR

Jun 11, 2008 Structure 3,000 mi

POOR PAINT DURABILITY. FINISH APPEARS TO BE EASILY DAMAGED BY "NORMAL" ROAD "DUST". *TR

May 26, 2008 Structure 1,500 mi

PAINT CHIPPED OFF WHILE WASHING. *TR

May 26, 2008 Structure 1,500 mi

PAINT CHIPPED OFF WHILE WASHING. *TR

May 15, 2008 Air Bags

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WITH BAD AIRBAG PROTECTION ON PASSENGER SIDE. PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR SPORADICALLY GOES ON AND OFF WHEN HIS WIFE IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. HE STATES IT ISN'T SAFE FOR ADULTS THAT MAY WEIGH 125 POUNDS. *KB

May 15, 2008 Air Bags

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WITH BAD AIRBAG PROTECTION ON PASSENGER SIDE. PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR SPORADICALLY GOES ON AND OFF WHEN HIS WIFE IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. HE STATES IT ISN'T SAFE FOR ADULTS THAT MAY WEIGH 125 POUNDS. *KB

May 15, 2008 Air Bags

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WITH BAD AIRBAG PROTECTION ON PASSENGER SIDE. PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR SPORADICALLY GOES ON AND OFF WHEN HIS WIFE IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. HE STATES IT ISN'T SAFE FOR ADULTS THAT MAY WEIGH 125 POUNDS. *KB

May 15, 2008 Air Bags

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WITH BAD AIRBAG PROTECTION ON PASSENGER SIDE. PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR SPORADICALLY GOES ON AND OFF WHEN HIS WIFE IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. HE STATES IT ISN'T SAFE FOR ADULTS THAT MAY WEIGH 125 POUNDS. *KB

Apr 24, 2008 Air Bags 126 mi

PASSENGER AIRBAG FAILURES IN 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA OUTBACK SPORT: I PURCHASED A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA OUTBACK SPORT ONE MONTH AGO, 4/17/08. I REALIZED A FEW DAYS AFTER OWNING THE CAR THAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS ONLY ACTIVATED BY PASSENGERS OVER 130 POUNDS. I AM 49 YEARS OLD, 5'4" AND WEIGH 125#. THE A...

Apr 24, 2008 Air Bags 126 mi

PASSENGER AIRBAG FAILURES IN 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA OUTBACK SPORT: I PURCHASED A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA OUTBACK SPORT ONE MONTH AGO, 4/17/08. I REALIZED A FEW DAYS AFTER OWNING THE CAR THAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS ONLY ACTIVATED BY PASSENGERS OVER 130 POUNDS. I AM 49 YEARS OLD, 5'4" AND WEIGH 125#. THE A...

Mar 16, 2008 Visibility 1,500 mi

FILM ON WINDSHIELD. BROUGHT IN CAR 6 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THEY WASHED IT, PUT IT IN A PAINT BOOTH 3 TIMES TO "CURE" THE PLASTIC , AND LAST WEE THEY REPLACED THE CABIN AIR FILTER. THE FILM IS STILL THERE IT MAY GO AWAY FOR A DAY OR 2 THEN IT COMES BACK. THE FILM IS MOST NOTICEABLE AT NIGHT WHE...

Mar 16, 2008 Visibility 1,500 mi

FILM ON WINDSHIELD. BROUGHT IN CAR 6 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THEY WASHED IT, PUT IT IN A PAINT BOOTH 3 TIMES TO "CURE" THE PLASTIC , AND LAST WEE THEY REPLACED THE CABIN AIR FILTER. THE FILM IS STILL THERE IT MAY GO AWAY FOR A DAY OR 2 THEN IT COMES BACK. THE FILM IS MOST NOTICEABLE AT NIGHT WHE...

Mar 13, 2008 Visibility

FRONT WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER. *TR

Mar 13, 2008 Visibility

FRONT WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER. *TR

Feb 6, 2008 Visibility 250 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. ALL OF THE WINDOWS IN THE VEHICLE ARE FOGGING AND CREATING A THICK FILM. THE FAILURE PREVENTS THE CONTACT FROM SEEING AND SHE MUST ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS TO MAKE A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. THE FILMS WORSENS IN COLD WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER...

Feb 6, 2008 Visibility 250 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. ALL OF THE WINDOWS IN THE VEHICLE ARE FOGGING AND CREATING A THICK FILM. THE FAILURE PREVENTS THE CONTACT FROM SEEING AND SHE MUST ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS TO MAKE A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. THE FILMS WORSENS IN COLD WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER...

Jan 25, 2008 Visibility 2,900 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE IS A GREASY FILM THAT FORMS ON THE WINDOWS APPROXIMATELY EVERY 1-3 DAYS. THE FAILURE WAS NOTICED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURS ON ALL OF THE WINDOWS, BUT IS THE WORST ON THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO T...

Jan 25, 2008 Visibility 2,900 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE IS A GREASY FILM THAT FORMS ON THE WINDOWS APPROXIMATELY EVERY 1-3 DAYS. THE FAILURE WAS NOTICED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURS ON ALL OF THE WINDOWS, BUT IS THE WORST ON THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO T...

Jan 18, 2008 Visibility 12,000 mi

A HAZY FILM CONTINUALLY BUILDS UP ON THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CAUSING REDUCED VISIBILITY. *TR

Jan 18, 2008 Visibility 12,000 mi

A HAZY FILM CONTINUALLY BUILDS UP ON THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CAUSING REDUCED VISIBILITY. *TR

Jan 15, 2008 Equipment 1,800 mi

I STARTED TO GET A FILM ON THE WINDSHIELD OF MY 2008 SUBARU. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY DID A TEST AND FOUND A PROBLEM WITH THE A/C UNIT; THEY TOLD ME THE FILM ON THE WINDSHIELD WAS SAFE AND CAR WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. I TOOK THE CAR IN AGAIN WHILE THEY WERE WAITING FOR PARTS, FOR ANOTHER ISS...

Jan 15, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,800 mi

I STARTED TO GET A FILM ON THE WINDSHIELD OF MY 2008 SUBARU. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY DID A TEST AND FOUND A PROBLEM WITH THE A/C UNIT; THEY TOLD ME THE FILM ON THE WINDSHIELD WAS SAFE AND CAR WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. I TOOK THE CAR IN AGAIN WHILE THEY WERE WAITING FOR PARTS, FOR ANOTHER ISS...

Jan 15, 2008 Seat Belts 1,800 mi

I STARTED TO GET A FILM ON THE WINDSHIELD OF MY 2008 SUBARU. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY DID A TEST AND FOUND A PROBLEM WITH THE A/C UNIT; THEY TOLD ME THE FILM ON THE WINDSHIELD WAS SAFE AND CAR WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. I TOOK THE CAR IN AGAIN WHILE THEY WERE WAITING FOR PARTS, FOR ANOTHER ISS...

Jan 15, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1,800 mi

I STARTED TO GET A FILM ON THE WINDSHIELD OF MY 2008 SUBARU. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY DID A TEST AND FOUND A PROBLEM WITH THE A/C UNIT; THEY TOLD ME THE FILM ON THE WINDSHIELD WAS SAFE AND CAR WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. I TOOK THE CAR IN AGAIN WHILE THEY WERE WAITING FOR PARTS, FOR ANOTHER ISS...

Jan 15, 2008 Equipment 1,800 mi

I STARTED TO GET A FILM ON THE WINDSHIELD OF MY 2008 SUBARU. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY DID A TEST AND FOUND A PROBLEM WITH THE A/C UNIT; THEY TOLD ME THE FILM ON THE WINDSHIELD WAS SAFE AND CAR WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. I TOOK THE CAR IN AGAIN WHILE THEY WERE WAITING FOR PARTS, FOR ANOTHER ISS...

Jan 15, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,800 mi

I STARTED TO GET A FILM ON THE WINDSHIELD OF MY 2008 SUBARU. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY DID A TEST AND FOUND A PROBLEM WITH THE A/C UNIT; THEY TOLD ME THE FILM ON THE WINDSHIELD WAS SAFE AND CAR WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. I TOOK THE CAR IN AGAIN WHILE THEY WERE WAITING FOR PARTS, FOR ANOTHER ISS...

Jan 15, 2008 Seat Belts 1,800 mi

I STARTED TO GET A FILM ON THE WINDSHIELD OF MY 2008 SUBARU. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY DID A TEST AND FOUND A PROBLEM WITH THE A/C UNIT; THEY TOLD ME THE FILM ON THE WINDSHIELD WAS SAFE AND CAR WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. I TOOK THE CAR IN AGAIN WHILE THEY WERE WAITING FOR PARTS, FOR ANOTHER ISS...

Jan 15, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1,800 mi

I STARTED TO GET A FILM ON THE WINDSHIELD OF MY 2008 SUBARU. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY DID A TEST AND FOUND A PROBLEM WITH THE A/C UNIT; THEY TOLD ME THE FILM ON THE WINDSHIELD WAS SAFE AND CAR WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. I TOOK THE CAR IN AGAIN WHILE THEY WERE WAITING FOR PARTS, FOR ANOTHER ISS...

Jan 6, 2008 Visibility

I CANNOT KEEP THE WINDSHIELD ON MY NEW 2008 IMPREZA FOG FREE. THE DEALER NOTICED A "FILM" ON IT AND CLEANED IT. THE FOGGING RETURNED AFTER A DAY. I'VE USED ANITIFOGGING SOLUTION THAT LASTS ABOUT 3 DAYS AND THE "FILM" AND FOGGING RETURNS. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS AFTER DARK SINCE WHEN THE FOGGING I...

Jan 6, 2008 Visibility

I CANNOT KEEP THE WINDSHIELD ON MY NEW 2008 IMPREZA FOG FREE. THE DEALER NOTICED A "FILM" ON IT AND CLEANED IT. THE FOGGING RETURNED AFTER A DAY. I'VE USED ANITIFOGGING SOLUTION THAT LASTS ABOUT 3 DAYS AND THE "FILM" AND FOGGING RETURNS. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS AFTER DARK SINCE WHEN THE FOGGING I...

Jan 6, 2008 Visibility

I CANNOT KEEP THE WINDSHIELD ON MY NEW 2008 IMPREZA FOG FREE. THE DEALER NOTICED A "FILM" ON IT AND CLEANED IT. THE FOGGING RETURNED AFTER A DAY. I'VE USED ANITIFOGGING SOLUTION THAT LASTS ABOUT 3 DAYS AND THE "FILM" AND FOGGING RETURNS. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS AFTER DARK SINCE WHEN THE FOGGING I...

Jan 6, 2008 Visibility

I CANNOT KEEP THE WINDSHIELD ON MY NEW 2008 IMPREZA FOG FREE. THE DEALER NOTICED A "FILM" ON IT AND CLEANED IT. THE FOGGING RETURNED AFTER A DAY. I'VE USED ANITIFOGGING SOLUTION THAT LASTS ABOUT 3 DAYS AND THE "FILM" AND FOGGING RETURNS. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS AFTER DARK SINCE WHEN THE FOGGING I...

Dec 15, 2007 Visibility

FILM BUILD UP ON INSIDE WINDSHIELD IMPEDES DRIVER'S VIEW. EXPLANATION GIVEN, THIS IS A RESULT OF AN OZONE EFFECT COMBINED WITH FUMES AND VAPORS OF NEW CAR PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS. NO SPECIFIC TIME FRAME FOR RESOLUTION BUT ONLY THAT IT SHOULD LESSEN AS CAR IS DRIVEN FOR AN INDEFINITE PERIOD OF TIME....

Dec 15, 2007 Visibility

FILM BUILD UP ON INSIDE WINDSHIELD IMPEDES DRIVER'S VIEW. EXPLANATION GIVEN, THIS IS A RESULT OF AN OZONE EFFECT COMBINED WITH FUMES AND VAPORS OF NEW CAR PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS. NO SPECIFIC TIME FRAME FOR RESOLUTION BUT ONLY THAT IT SHOULD LESSEN AS CAR IS DRIVEN FOR AN INDEFINITE PERIOD OF TIME....

Nov 1, 2007 Air Bags

BOUGHT NEW SUBARU 2008 IMPREZA OUTBACK SPORT WAGON- PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIRBAG DOES NOT TURN ON IF PASSENGER WEIGHS 100-107 LBS (THAT IS US)AND ONLY NOTICED WK 3 SINCE NO PASSENGER UNTIL THEN. ONLY WORKS WITH HEAVIER GUYS. NO FIX PER SUBARU. APPARENTLY I SEE ONLINE THAT THERE HAVE BEEN EARLIER C...

Nov 1, 2007 Air Bags

BOUGHT NEW SUBARU 2008 IMPREZA OUTBACK SPORT WAGON- PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIRBAG DOES NOT TURN ON IF PASSENGER WEIGHS 100-107 LBS (THAT IS US)AND ONLY NOTICED WK 3 SINCE NO PASSENGER UNTIL THEN. ONLY WORKS WITH HEAVIER GUYS. NO FIX PER SUBARU. APPARENTLY I SEE ONLINE THAT THERE HAVE BEEN EARLIER C...

Oct 18, 2007 Air Bags

PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR STAYS IN "OFF" POSITION WHEN MY DAUGHTER - WHO IS 5'7" AND 136 LBS. - IS IN THE SEAT. WE HAVE DRIVEN THE CAR OVER LONG DISTANCES AND I SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES HARD ENOUGH TO EMPLOY THE ABS, TO NO AVAIL. THE SENSOR CONTINUES TO STAY IN THE "OFF" POSITION. *JB

Oct 18, 2007 Air Bags

PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR STAYS IN "OFF" POSITION WHEN MY DAUGHTER - WHO IS 5'7" AND 136 LBS. - IS IN THE SEAT. WE HAVE DRIVEN THE CAR OVER LONG DISTANCES AND I SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES HARD ENOUGH TO EMPLOY THE ABS, TO NO AVAIL. THE SENSOR CONTINUES TO STAY IN THE "OFF" POSITION. *JB

Sep 18, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE VIBRATES AND RUMBLES EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD 19.5 MILES WHEN IT WAS PURCHASED BUT, WHEN ...

Sep 18, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE VIBRATES AND RUMBLES EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD 19.5 MILES WHEN IT WAS PURCHASED BUT, WHEN ...