2008 Subaru Legacy owner complaints

This is in reference to Subaru recall wqk-47: while driving vehicle, brake indicator on dashboard illuminated and within a few minutes of driving, I could feel something was a bit different with the brake pressure. Within a few moments of that while attempting to stop, I noticed the pedal went all the way down to the floor and on subsequent pumps of the brakes I got some pressure. Attempting to drive the vehicle further (slowly), resulted in very little, if any, braking power. I checked brake fluid reservoir and noticed it was below the min mark. I had some brake fluid in the trunk and filled it. I attempted to drive the vehicle a bit further and was able to recover brake functionality for a few more minutes before the same issue occurred. Thankfully this was done while on a road

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Subaru legacy. The contact stated while inspecting the vehicle, he became aware of corrosion around the brake line. There was fluid leaking from the brake line. The contact stated that while driving, the brake pedal felt soft when depressed. A dealer was not contacted. There was no warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14v311000 (service brakes, hydraulic) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 183,000.

While driving the vehicle and trying to brake it lost the ability to apply the brakes almost causing an accident. After further inspection found this was a recall for this vehicle. I called the manufacturer and they said it was performed and they could not do anything further. The exact area pertaining to the brake lines failing as described in the recall is where it has failed. Their is no evidence of the recall being performed as the repair indicated spraying the vehicle with anti corrosion spray. It does not appear that was ever done. This is for the brake lines in the passenger rear of the vehicle next to the gas tank. Recall number they say was completed is wqk-47. Research shows many other people have this issue still and Subaru has not repaired the vehicle as it should have been. Th

I saw the brake light come on while driving on city street, I tapped the brakes lightly and checked if my ebrake was up a few times and the light went away for a bit before it finally stayed on while driving after doing that. I thought maybe it was a sensor since light taps and braking seemed fine. I guess when I was tapping and testing the brakes over and over, I was just pumping all the brake fluid out of the corroded brake line in the back and could barely stop when I actually had to use the brakes to come to a complete stop. The brake pedal went all the way to floor and I had to assist in braking with my e-brake and engine braking into 1st gear. When I got under the car and had someone pump the brakes, I can see fluid come out of a corroded hard brake line next to the gas tank. Lookin

Upon cold start, vehicle engine ran extremely rough, placed transmission in drive while applying brake, vehicle lunged forward while applying brake with both feet initially had little effect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Subaru legacy. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning light would mostly illuminate when the weather was colder. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised that the occupancy air bag module would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000. Updated 12/13/12*lj updated 12/13/12

Airbag light keeps coming on and off. I took it to the dealership in january and spent over $100 to have them tell me nothing was wrong. Now it keeps coming on and off all the time as of july 2014 until now. This is a common problem and is something that should be covered because it is a safety requirement by law likes seatbelt. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Subaru legacy. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Suburban Subaru (14 hartford turnpike, vernon, ct) diagnosed that an air bag sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and provided case number: 1-27240483127. The failure mileage was 110,099.

2008 Subaru legacy gt with moisture/condensation buildup in headlight. Automobile was taken to dealership for 15k servicing and was told that condensation buildup is normal during transitional seasons (spring/fall). However I presume that the moisture is causing temporary disruption of the electrical system as the lights function intermittently. Often when the car is started and the lights are turned on, only one of the lights will come on. After turning the lights on and off several times they will both work. I am afraid that I will be in a position where both lights stay off and will not come on forcing me to drive without headlights. *tr

We just purchased a new 2008 Subaru outback. When we brought it home and took it for a ride we discovered that at night when going down hill you can't see more than 20 feet ahead of the car we immediately stopped for fear of hitting something in the road and not being able to see if the road stayed straight or turned. I first contacted the dealer who said the lights meet state specifications however they don't check the lights going down hill. I then contacted Subaru who put me back in touch with the dealer who stated that the problem was a design issue and not a defective part. This car has the new projector lights and even on level road you can see a very definitive line of demarcation when driving at night. We are very concerned that when driving this car at night with these new he

My 2008 Subaru legacy 2.5 I, has a problem with the drive-by-wire. When I start the car after driving it just fine, the car gas pedal will no accelerate. This happens in motion or stationary. The car just revs up to 2200 RPM's. This can also happen when your driving. The car check engine light and cruise control light flashes. The car will not accelerate.

This has been happening for several weeks. When driving with my foot on the accelerator and when I take my foot off and start to brake, there is a slight acceleration just as I start applying the brake. It happens quite often and I had gotten used to it but one day when I was a passenger and my wife was driving and noticed it. The next time I drove it, I noticed it. It seems to be doing it most of the time. It may be a precursor to unintended acceleration. *tr

The dash has melted leaving it hard to see out of the windshield. The dash is also extremely sticky and shiny. I thought it just needed to be cleaned but realized shortly after that was not the case and have since found this is an issue with my make and model per Subaru.

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 Subaru legacy. While driving less than 35 MPH, the transmission shifted on its own from drive into neutral. The RPM's also revved. The contact attempted to shift back into drive, but it was stuck in neutral. The ABS, cruise control, oil, and sport indicators were flashing on the instrument panel. The gear display only displayed a white dashed horizontal line. It did not display a red box around the gear that the vehicle should have been placed. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but this only caused the engine to rev. The contact applied the brakes and was able to come to a complete stop. He shut off the vehicle and, once it was restarted, it drove normally. However, most of the indicators on the instrument panel remained lit. The vehicle has

I have a great suspicion that Kia has not only sold bad engined vehicles that are their own make and models but I believe they are selling used cars they buy like that as well. The car I bought has major engine problems that were hid from me at the time of the sales leading to a $5000 repair bill for a 7200$ car. I only had it for a couple weeks before it became un-drivable. Not only did they hide and lie about fact in the sales of their own cars , I have evidence showing that they are doing the same to used cars they're selling. They are barely doing the bare minimum to fix anything. They have lied to AUTOCAP on record about facts as well when I have recordings or them telling me other wise.

I bought car new & it developed issue @ 3 1/2 yrs. I also have the Subaru extended warranty.car has only been serviced by Subaru, including tire changes. 10/11 @ 38,000 noticed front & rear passenger tires were losing air. I have TPMS w/ metal valve stems. Brought car to dealer, they found nothing wrong. I have two sets of tires so I brought car in 11/11 to put on snows. Monitored tire pressure every few days and was still losing air. 10/12, I spray soap/water mixture on tires, bubbles form at the base of the tire valve. Four valves should not be failing prematurely. Over time, the both drivers side tires developed slow leaks as well. 10/12, I called Subaru warranty department & explain that I'm losing air from the valve. I ask if TPMS failure is covered & was told it is. 11/12 45,044 b

2008 Subaru legacy. Consumer writes in regards to issues with fuel pump. The consumer stated that the vehicle would turn over, but would not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated the the metal of the pump harness was severly burned and melted due to extreme heat. The vehicle was repaired. *js

There is a parasitic drain on my car battery. I have replaced the alternator and battery twice, and the car can’t hold a charge.

Vehicle has a substandard poorly functioning air conditioning system. It has a defect whereby it cycles erratically and thereby creates warm/cold/warm/cold air cycles. On hot humid days, the problem is so bad, the cabin cannot cool. The manufacturer, Subaru of america has determined this is a "normal characteristic of the vehicle" although it took them over a month to come to this conclusion. Many other Subaru legacy owners report this same problem online, however no fix seems to be coming. The manufacturer needs to correct this problem. *tr