2008 Subaru Impreza: engine failure

Filed Jan 3, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 58,000 miles · NM

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 the engine air valves failed. The contact replaced the engine air valves himself, but it did not correct the traction control system failure. The vehicle was also taken to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine valves needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 58,000.

Filed Jan 2, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 58,000 miles · NM

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 contact replaced the engine air valves himself, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was also taken to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine valves needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the engine valve design caused the traction control system to fail. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 58,000.

Filed Jul 24, 2012 · Transmission · 35,998 miles · AL

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 pop. The throwout bearing seized and completely disabled the clutch assembly. I was told that the throwout bearing wasn't sliding all the way out so the clutch was always somewhat engaged and this is what caused the failure. They said everything needed to be replaced; throwout bearing, clutch plate, pressure plate, and flywheel.

Filed Jul 24, 2012 · Transmission · 46,000 miles · AL

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 the firewall under the dash. After a few hours of research, I have found numerous posts about this issue and it lies with the welds holding the bracket being faulty and breaking. This causes the firewall to flex and the whole pedal assembly, clutch and brake, to move around while in operation.

Filed Jul 24, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 46,000 miles · AL

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 the firewall under the dash. After a few hours of research, I have found numerous posts about this issue and it lies with the welds holding the bracket being faulty and breaking. This causes the firewall to flex and your whole pedal assembly, clutch and brake, to move around while in operation.

Filed Dec 19, 2008 · Brakes, Engine · 15,000 miles · MD

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 repair.