2008 Subaru Forester Review

Main Specs Gallery Trims Vin Numbers Safety Recalls Faq

Value Range $21,195 - $27,895

Seats 5

Miles per Gallon 20 City / 26 - 27 HWY

Crash Testing 1

# Trims 6 Trims

2008 Subaru Forester is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 176.60 in length and 65.00 in height. Made in Japan, 2008 Subaru Forester has 6 trims priced by the manufacturer at 24,528 with just total of 1 recalls in the past 2008 Subaru Forester. It’s seating 5 people with doors and a rank size of 15.90 gallon. The engine is 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V and uses 20 of gasoline in the city and 20 on highways.

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Subaru Forester 2008 Trims

2008 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5XT

Engine: 2.5L H4 DOHC 16V TURBO

Transmission: 4A

Drivetrain: AWD

Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 18 - 19 City / 23 - 24 HWY

2008 Subaru Forester 2.5X L.L.Bean Edition

Engine: 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V

Transmission: 4A

Drivetrain: AWD

Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 20 City / 26 - 27 HWY

2008 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Limited

Engine: 2.5L H4 DOHC 16V TURBO

Transmission: 5M

Drivetrain: AWD

Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 18 - 19 City / 23 - 24 HWY

2008 Subaru Forester 2.5X

Engine: 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V

Transmission: 4A

Drivetrain: AWD

Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 20 City / 26 - 27 HWY

2008 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium

Engine: 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V

Transmission: 4A

Drivetrain: AWD

Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 20 City / 26 - 27 HWY

2008 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5X

Engine: 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V

Transmission: 5M

Drivetrain: AWD

Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 20 City / 26 - 27 HWY

2008 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5XT

Engine: 2.5L H4 DOHC 16V TURBO

Transmission: 4A

Drivetrain: AWD

Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 18 - 19 City / 23 - 24 HWY

2008 Subaru Forester 2.5X L.L.Bean Edition

Engine: 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V

Transmission: 4A

Drivetrain: AWD

Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 20 City / 26 - 27 HWY

2008 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Limited

Engine: 2.5L H4 DOHC 16V TURBO

Transmission: 5M

Drivetrain: AWD

Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 18 - 19 City / 23 - 24 HWY

2008 Subaru Forester 2.5X

Engine: 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V

Transmission: 4A

Drivetrain: AWD

Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 20 City / 26 - 27 HWY

2008 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium

Engine: 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V

Transmission: 4A

Drivetrain: AWD

Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 20 City / 26 - 27 HWY

2008 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5X

Engine: 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V

Transmission: 5M

Drivetrain: AWD

Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 20 City / 26 - 27 HWY

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Safety and Reliability

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* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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Safety & Recalls

Recall 11V464000 started on /Date(1315281600000-0400)/.

Summary: SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2007 ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW JERSEY, OHIO, RHODE ISLAND, WEST VIRGINIA AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY BREAK AT THE HANGER BRACKETS DUE TO CORROSION IF THE HANGER BRACKET IS EXPOSED TO SALTY AND HUMID ENVIRONMENTS SUCH AS ROADS CONTAINING SNOW MELTING AGENT.

Consequence: A BROKEN CONTROL ARM CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: SUBARU WILL HANDLE THEIR VEHICLES AND SAAB WILL HANDLE THEIRS. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DEGREE OF CORROSION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS, AND WILL EITHER RUSTPROOF OR REPLACE THEM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.

FAQ

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If you consider used 2008 Subaru Forester look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2008 Subaru Forester’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 20 miles, which is lower then 2007 Subaru Forester.

2008 Subaru Forester is made in Japan between 1998 to 2021.

2008 Subaru Forester can go 318 miles in the city and 413.4 on the highways.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2008 Subaru Forester is its excellent fuel economy. 2008 Subaru Forester has a 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V engine and It gets 20/26 - 27 mpg city/highway.