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2008 Subaru Forester Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Subaru Forester has 11 NHTSA suspension complaints and 1 suspension-related recall.

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

11

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

Suspension Recalls

11V464000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM...

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 3, 2025SUSPENSIONThe contact owns a 2008 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving at approximately 5 MPH, th...
Nov 1, 2024SUSPENSIONThe contact owns a 2008 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, th...
Jul 8, 2022SUSPENSIONThe contact owns a 2008 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, there was ...
Feb 26, 2022SUSPENSIONThe contact owns a 2008 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spe...
Dec 1, 2021SUSPENSIONRight front lower control arm failed due to rust (safety recall WVX34 and NHTSA campaign 11v464000)....
Oct 11, 2021SUSPENSIONThe contact owns a 2008 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an...
Oct 2, 2021SUSPENSIONThe contact owns a 2008 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the ...
Jan 31, 2019SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE DRIVEWAY, THE DRIVER'S SID...
Aug 15, 2018SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE LOWER CONTROL A...
Apr 27, 2015SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER ...
Jan 18, 2014SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY. WEATHER WAS SUNNY, IN THE 20S, PAVEMENT WAS DRY BUT THER...

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