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2008 Subaru Forester Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Subaru Forester has 4 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-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

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 16, 2021STEERINGI was getting on the highway in Minnesota doing 55-60 mph when the car started violently shaking and...
Sep 18, 2020STEERING,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHERSEPTEMBER 19, 2020, I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, AT 10:30 PM, GOING 75MPH AND AL OF A SUDDEN I H...
Jul 1, 2013STEERINGJUST LIKE THE JUST RECENT RECALL OF SUBARU'S 2009-2013 FORESTER, MY 1998 FORESTER STEERING RACK AND ...
Aug 27, 2009STEERINGI HAVE PROBLEM WITH MY 2008 SUBARU FORESTER. WHEN I QUICKLY TURN STEER WHEEL FOR CHANGING LANE, THE ...

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