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Common Problems with 2008 Subaru Forester

Retrospectively, the 2008 Subaru Forester had 46 complaints, and 13% of issues had something to do with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2008 Subaru Forester?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2008 Subaru Forester fall into the category of VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6 ENGINE 6 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 4 SUSPENSION 4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 4 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 3 AIR BAGS 3 STEERING 2 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2 SEATS 2 EQUIPMENT 1 POWER TRAIN 1 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1 WHEELS 1 TIRES 1 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1 CHILD SEAT 1 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 1 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 1 VISIBILITY/WIPER 1

Worst 2008 Subaru Forester Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2008 Subaru Forester February 5, 2018 Victims: 3 Mileage: 107000 miles

I own a 2008 subaru forester 2.5x, vin. [xxx], which was purchased new at brown's subaru, 960 hilton heights road, charlottesville, va. all factory re...

AIR BAGS
2008 Subaru Forester January 19, 2018 Victims: 2 Mileage: 134000 miles

The vehicle was involved in a high-speed crash on i-35 in denton tx. the car was rear-ended. both cars were travelling at highway speeds (50-60 mph)...

BODY
2008 Subaru Forester March 16, 2013 Mileage: 56000 miles

A fire broke out in the interior of our car while parked. the passenger door was destroyed and the interior of the car was ruined with smoke damage. i...