Is it worth repairing or replacing the engine on a 2008 Subaru SUBARU IMPREZA/OUTBACK?

As a general rule of thumb, an engine replacement on a 2008 Subaru SUBARU IMPREZA/OUTBACK (compact suv segment, vehicle value roughly $3,000–$3,500) is usually worth it when the installed cost stays under about $1,500 — roughly 50% of what the vehicle is worth.

2008 Subaru SUBARU IMPREZA/OUTBACK Engines

Used and remanufactured engines that fit the 2008 Subaru SUBARU IMPREZA/OUTBACK. Each unit below is matched to this vehicle, warranty-backed, and shipped with freight quoted at checkout from Peak Powertrain.

Available Engines (2)

Used Engine
Price
$1,688.00
Engine:
2.5L
Mileage:
133,606
Condition:
used
Used Engine
Price
$2,617.00
Engine:
2.5L
Mileage:
113,387
Condition:
used

Other Subaru SUBARU IMPREZA/OUTBACK Years

2025(15)
2024(94)
2023(7)
2022(15)
2021(7)
2020(21)
2019(69)
2018(65)
2017(91)
2016(30)
2015(34)
2014(52)
2013(99)

2008 Subaru SUBARU IMPREZA/OUTBACK Engines

Available Engines (2)

Used Engine

Used Engine

Other Subaru SUBARU IMPREZA/OUTBACK Years

2008 Subaru SUBARU IMPREZA/OUTBACK Engine Market Context

Is replacing the engine worth it?

Frequently Asked Questions