2008 Subaru Outback Sport recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2008 Subaru Outback Sport, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

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Recalls may cover only some 2008 Subaru Outback Sport vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2008 Subaru Outback Sport problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	3
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	1
Unknown or Other	1
Structure	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 116,756 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2008 Subaru Outback Sport complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · reported Mar 30, 2019

Dashboard is melted and too sticky to wash up it shines bright causing reflection against visual to drive, it's a safely issue.

Air Bags · at 116,756 miles · reported Nov 21, 2016

"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 unaware of the recall. Got a call from him the next morning stating that all of the repairs had be completed and my car was ready...? (Sounded fishy to me..) anyhow, I noted that the vehicle was only driven 2 miles in the three weeks it was at the dealership. Needless to say I made it a whole 4 miles…

Air Bags · reported Mar 4, 2016

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 called teh subaru to get it fixed and we were told it was on backorder for an unknown period of time. How are we risking our safety while we wait for this part? I AM desiring to be compensated fro this problem because I have received no communication from subaru about how they will fix this problem…

Air Bags · at 35,000 miles · reported Oct 31, 2014

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Subaru Outback Sport have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2008 Subaru Outback Sport as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Subaru Outback Sport?

Owners report air bags problems most often (3 reports), followed by electronic stability control (esc) (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 116,756 miles.

Are Subaru recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Subaru dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.