2008 Subaru Outback Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Outback Sport years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Subaru Outback Sport. That ranks 2nd out of 3 Outback Sport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 75,878 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Subaru Outback Sport problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 75% | 75,878 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 25% | 116,756 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | 116,756 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Subaru Outback Sport recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Subaru Outback Sport.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Dashboard is melted and too sticky to wash up it shines bright causing reflection against visual to drive, it's a safely issue.
"takata recall" my vehicle was towed to "subaru of plano" in plano, tx. For an oil leak, was there for 3 weeks while i went back and forth with my insurance company. On the second to last day i learned of the air bag recall and called to inform my service advisor of this since at this point i was…
We have received notice over a month ago that the passenger side airbag is defective and that no one should ride in seat. Unfortunately, the subaru is our only car and we have 2 carseats in the back so if we are driving as a family, which we do on a daily basiss, someone has to sit in the front. We…
The airbag warning light remained on after ignition and while driving. This happened intermittently until i replaced the map light console recently. Problem solved. This should be a recall item as it affects an important safety feature of the car, i.e., the airbags. *tr
Other Subaru Outback Sport years
← 2006 Outback Sport · 2009 Outback Sport →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Outback Sport | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 Outback Sport | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Subaru Outback Sport?
Owners most often report air bags, electronic stability control (esc), structure problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Subaru Outback Sport?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Subaru Outback Sport a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Outback Sport model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.