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2008 Subaru IMPREZA STI Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	852488
Internal NHTSA #	10394484
Manufacurer	SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	IMPREZA STI
Model Year	2008
File date	16/05/08
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Car has an endemic problem with breaking piston ringlands, resulting in copious oil consumption and eventually a seized engine which, if it happens on the highway, can be the equivalent of slamming on the brakes in traffic. Endangering surrounding vehicles and the vehicle's driver if the oil film on the roadway and the windshields of following cars didn't already cause them problems.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	1987
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CLEVELAND, MO
VIN pattern	JF1GR89678LXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
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Vehicle speed	60
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2008 Subaru IMPREZA STI Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Subaru IMPREZA STI Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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