2008 Subaru Forester vs 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Subaru Forester | 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 50 | 197 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 149 | 114 |
| Investigations | 1 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 89,450 mi | 110,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Subaru Forester | Toyota Highlander Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 0 | 94 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 35 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 0 | 25 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 18 |
| Engine | 7 | 10 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 14 |
| Power Train | 2 | 11 |
| Suspension | 11 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 21 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 14 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
2008 Subaru Forester
2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.