2008 Subaru WRX transmission problems
The 2008 Subaru WRX has 49 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 41% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
49
Transmission complaints
41%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU WRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CLUTCH PEDAL MADE A POPPING SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED.…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2008 Subaru WRX have?
NHTSA has 49 complaints about the 2008 Subaru WRX transmission — 41% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.