1. Subaru Forester
  2. Problems
  3. 2008
  4. Steering

2008 Subaru Forester Steering 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
30–60k mi1
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 1, 2013 · 1 miles

    Steering

    Just like the just recent recall of subaru's 2009-2013 forester, my 1998 forester steering rack and pinion system had rusted out tubing that leaked and needed replacement after steering just went out. How your organization can continue to allow car manufactures to use regular steel for many of the parts under a car (like the rack and pinion, brakes, etc) is beyond me. That should be a crime but oh no, the politician…

    ODI 10608120

  • August 27, 2009 · 32,000 miles

    Steering

    I have problem with my 2008 subaru forester. When i quickly turn steer wheel for changing lane, the car seems lost control and can only go all the way to the left. Then when you have to turn the steer wheel to the right to return straight, the car would go all the way to the right. I have to keep this balance until the car turn itself off. It happens to me twice. One time is on a bridge, one time is on the busiest…

    ODI 10282835