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2008 Subaru forester Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Subaru forester has 5 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Subaru forester

Suspension
11
Engine
8
Other
6
Electrical
5
Steering
4
Speed Control
4
Airbags
3
Fuel System
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 1, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINEEngine overheating and causing multiple problems
Aug 3, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDRIVING 2008 SUBARU FORESTER LL BEAN PULLING INTO PARKING PARK. VEHICLE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH, PARKE...
Jan 1, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO UNLOCK THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR, THE KE...
Nov 27, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED, IT WOUL...
Mar 16, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,SEATSA FIRE BROKE OUT IN THE INTERIOR OF OUR CAR WHILE PARKED. THE PASSENGER DOOR WAS DESTROYED AND THE I...

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