2008 Subaru Forester problems by component
50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Subaru Forester, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension → | 11 | 22% | — |
| Engine | 7 | 14% | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 12% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 12% | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 10% | — |
| Steering | 4 | 8% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 6% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 4% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 4% | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 4% | — |
| Seats | 2 | 4% | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 2% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 2% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.