2008 subaru impreza manual transmission problems

Shop 2008 subaru impreza vehicles for sale at cars. Most reliable cars and suvs with a manual transmission. Transmission fluid level check subaru impreza 20082014. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer three times for this failure. The car has 107k miles on it, i communute 144 mi 5 daysweek, and i got the timing belt and all breaks replaced two weeks. Jan 21, 2019 manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. Impreza wrx 5mt manual transmissions subaru jdm engines. Get reliability information for the 2008 subaru impreza from consumer. Junk or repair 2008 high milage subaru with transmission failure. Used jdm wrx 20022005 replacement 5 speed manual transmission. The worst complaints are engine, windows windshield, and ac heater problems.

Apr 09, 2011 2008 5spd manual transmission oil change. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the. Most manual transmission issues originate not with the transmission itself, but from related components like the clutch assembly, linkage, or driveline. Subaru forester was the first to voluntarily install side air.

There are plenty of ones available for a good price. The comfortable 2008 subaru impreza has broader appeal than the former model, without losing its personalityand its the only small sedan model in its price range with standard allwheel drive. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. Subaru manufactures its own manual and cvt transmissions for non kei cars.

I show the parts inside a subaru 5 speed manual transmission and what they do, i also explain a little about my project to design a 5 speed dogbox. Since the 1970s, all subaru conventional automatic transmissions have been jatco designs adapted to subaru specifications. Subaru motor vehicles have used manual, conventional automatic, and continuously variable cvt transmissions. What i would do is look at some reputable sellers on ebay that sell subaru jdm manual transmissions and get a na 3. I have just over 65k and i notice that it slips or shifts really hard at times and struggles to go in gear and the car shudders like someone is learning how to drive stick. Metal particles instead of sludge is a sign of a transmission problem. Transmission flush or manual transmission conversion is what i would. Subaru impreza transmission problems car forums at. The car has 107k miles on it, i communute 144 mi 5 daysweek, and i. In march of 2009 i purchased a 2009 subaru impreza wrx with a manual transmission from the dealer. Ive had no problemsissues, but i think i want to change to synthetic, anyway.

The engine in your 2008 subaru impreza should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. Jdm wrx 20022005 replacement 5 speed manual transmission. My wife and i owned the 2008 subaru impreza to date. Subaru wrx transmission repair my08 wrx trans nose and clutch.

Learn what owners have to say and get authentic consumer feedback before buying your next car. Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. My 2008 subaru imprezas transmission needs to be replaced for. To see how frequently subaru impreza outback sport problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. The 2008 subaru impreza is available as a compact sedan or fourdoor hatchback. But since youve had it in multiple times, i guess not. I worked for quite a while yesterday removing the transmission from my wrx since i killed my second gear and need to determine the extent of the damage and then figure out where to go from there. He feels its a little hard to get it into 1st gear even when stopped, so as a preventive maintenance wants to change the manual trans fluid, the subaru spec is gl5, but he has read on the subaru forums that people are having better results with gl4.

When we first introduced our longterm subaru impreza wrx in may 2008, the heat from the new models launch was just beginning to dissipate. Hello all, this is my first time posting here and changing my transmission oil. The most recently reported issues are listed below. If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login. Inside a subaru 5 speed manual transmission youtube. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your impreza and how to check the transmission fluid level. Our list of 14 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2008 subaru impreza. Perf street sprung disc pn 3000501, alignment tool pn at90, pilot bearing pn pb1004, release bearing pn.

Dec 17, 2005 subaru impreza owners have reported 9 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. The 2008 subaru impreza has 1 nhtsa complaints for the power train. If this does not clear up the problem, then you might start to look at a possible transmission problem. Manual transmission parts for subaru impreza for sale ebay. A turbocharged version of that engine, rated at 224 horsepower, went into the 2008 impreza wrx. In 2009 it snowed very hard along highway 40 and the snow has frozen because temperature was. Truedelta subaru impreza outback sport transmission problems. Oem 20042007 subaru impreza wrx sti manual transmission shift cable 35060fe000 fits. The six speed sti box is the best manual transmission subaru has produced so far and is the centrepiece of the subaru performance range. Subaru manufactures its own manual and cvt transmissions for nonkei cars.

See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Sounds like a classic low transmission fluid problem. Gear oil for differential and manual transmission subaru. Complete manual transmissions for subaru impreza for sale. Follow these steps to add transmission fluid in a 2008 subaru impreza 2. View and download subaru 2008 impreza owners manual online. Subaru impreza outback sport transmission problems and.

Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of subaru impreza based on all problems reported for the impreza. First was a manual on my 2002 wrx, second the auto tranny on my 2007 impreza, now the cvt on my 2012 impreza. After taking the car home i began immediately having problems when attempting to place the car in reverse and also noticed a foul odor when taking off and occasionally when switching gears. The impreza is over 60,000 miles, and i replaced the oil in the transmissionfront differential and rear differential with dino valvoline 75w90 at 30,000 miles. Complete manual transmissions for subaru impreza ebay. Subaru impreza outback sport transmission problems. While driving between 510 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the engine revved up to 2,500 rpms. Subaru impreza owners have reported 9 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. While repairs tend to be more severe than average, these issues occur less often, so major repairs are. The 2008 subaru impreza has 1 problems reported for transmission failure. Complete video instructions to add transmission fluid to a 2008 subaru impreza 2. I just wanted to know if anyone has had any issues with their 2008 transmissions.

The worst complaints are hard shifting, transmission failure. Subie and their trannys have problems, dont keep one past the. To see how frequently 2008 subaru impreza outback sport problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 141 2008 impreza models nationwide. At that time the car had 580 miles on the odometer. I would like to change my tranny oil today maybe you guys can help me answer a few questions. While repairs tend to be more severe than average, these issues occur less.

Manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. Junk or repair 2008 high milage subaru with transmission. The cvt transmission on my 2012 subaru impreza completely failed at 55,000 miles and luckily was replaced under the 60,000 mile powertrain warranty. Used 2008 subaru impreza for sale with photos cargurus.