2008 Subaru Forester suspension problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2008 Subaru Forester — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving at approximately 5 MPH, the transmission control valve detached. No warning light was illuminated. The contact did research and was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V464000 (Suspension) however, the VIN was not…”
filed Jan 10, 2025
“The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a clanking and knocking sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who discovered severe subframe rust and corrosion. The vehicle was…”
filed Nov 8, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- SuspensionCampaign 11V464000 · Sep 6, 2011
Suspension problems in other Forester years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Forester | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 Forester | 3 | 4% |
| 2022 Forester | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 Forester | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 Forester | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 Forester | 15 | 3% |
| 2017 Forester | 11 | 2% |
| 2016 Forester | 13 | 3% |
| 2015 Forester | 66 | 11% |
| 2014 Forester | 94 | 23% |
| 2012 Forester | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Forester | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Subaru Forester
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.