SubaruForester2008
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2008 Subaru Forester Suspension Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi2
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 31, 2019 · 140,000 miles

    Suspension

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 subaru forester. While attempting to exit the driveway, the driver's side lower control arm fractured and the wheels separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the control arm fractured and the passenger side showed evidence of severe rust. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign…

    ODI 11182786

  • August 15, 2018 · 88,900 miles

    Suspension

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 subaru forester. While driving approximately 50 mph, the lower control arm fractured on the front passenger side of the vehicle. The dealer (gary lang subaru, 1121 state rte 31 building 3, mchenry, il 60050, [redacted]) indicated that the vehicle was already repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 11v464000 (suspension). The manufacturer refused to authorize the dealer to repair the vehicle;…

    ODI 11120628

  • April 27, 2015

    Suspension

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 subaru forester. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 11v464000 (suspension) and the technician only applied a rustproof coating on the front lower control arms since they did not need to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who found that the control arms were completed rusted through. The vehicle was not repaired. The…

    ODI 10713138

  • January 18, 2014 · 111,642 miles

    Power Train · Suspension · Unknown Or Other

    This happened while driving on a freeway. Weather was sunny, in the 20s, pavement was dry but there were short icy patches under bridges. Every time i passed over one of these patches i experienced severe fishtailing. I had to reduce speed to under 30mph to retain control of the car while traffic was passing me at 60+ mph. Tires were new goodyear assurance. This is extremely nerve wracking and is a frequently…

    ODI 10761874