2008 Subaru Forester Review

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 21,195 with just total of 1 recalls in the past 2008 Subaru Forester. It’s seating 5 people with 4 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.

Make: Subaru
Model: Forester
Trims Available: 6
Location: JAPAN
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine: 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Driveline: AWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $21,195 USD
MPG: 20 City / 26 - 27 HWY
Tires: 215/60R16
Tank Size: 16 gallon

Subaru Forester 2008 Trims

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

Vin Numbers

  • JF1SG63688H708104
  • JF1SG63678H709955
  • JF1SG636X8H722733
  • JF1SG63678H704626
  • JF1SG636X8H726927
  • JF1SG636X8H717824
  • JF1SG63628G712123
  • JF1SG63608H720702
  • JF1SG63608H730985
  • JF1SG63618H703598
  • JF1SG63618H707795
  • JF1SG63618H714519
  • JF1SG63618H718635
  • JF1SG63618H724127
  • JF1SG63618H726072
  • JF1SG63618H731675
  • JF1SG63628H700774
  • JF1SG63628H701357
  • JF1SG63628H728638
  • JF1SG63628H731782
  • JF1SG63638G700272
  • JF1SG63638H716949
  • JF1SG63638H725764
  • JF1SG63638H730267
  • JF1SG63648H705152
  • JF1SG63648H714627
  • JF1SG63658G704744
  • JF1SG63658H703491
  • JF1SG63658H719562
  • JF1SG63658H720761
  • JF1SG63668G702095
  • JF1SG63668H714130
  • JF1SG63668H716573
  • JF1SG63668H717318
  • JF1SG63668H727430
  • JF1SG63678H727095
  • JF1SG63688G706052
  • JF1SG63688H714209
  • JF1SG63688H715666
  • JF1SG63688H717904
  • JF1SG63698G707680
  • JF1SG63698G709378
  • JF1SG63698H704028
  • JF1SG63698H719385
  • JF1SG63698H728961
  • JF1SG63698H731066
  • JF1SG636X8H704717
  • JF1SG636X8H709576
  • JF1SG636X8H709786
  • JF1SG636X8H711778
  • JF1SG636X8H717581
  • JF1SG636X8H729035
  • JF1SG636X8H733120
  • JF1SG636X8H716351
  • JF1SG63608H718447
  • JF1SG63688H704800
  • JF1SG63668H725256
  • JF1SG63698H725509
  • JF1SG63698G717223
  • JF1SG63668G716143
  • JF1SG63618H716335
  • JF1SG63618H702693
  • JF1SG63678H703797
  • JF1SG63618G730290
  • JF1SG63698H708337

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

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

Vinlookup has no data to assist you in this question.

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.

Subaru All models of 2008

Subaru Forester

$21,195 - $27,895
20 City / 26 - 27 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.5L H4 SOHC 16V

Subaru Impreza

$21,195 - $27,895
20 City / 26 - 27 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.5L H4 SOHC 16V

Subaru Legacy

$21,195 - $27,895
20 City / 26 - 27 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.5L H4 SOHC 16V

Subaru Outback

$21,195 - $27,895
20 City / 26 - 27 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.5L H4 SOHC 16V

Subaru Tribeca

$21,195 - $27,895
20 City / 26 - 27 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.5L H4 SOHC 16V

Browse by year

2021 Subaru Forester

2020 Subaru Forester

2019 Subaru Forester

2018 Subaru Forester

2017 Subaru Forester

2016 Subaru Forester

2015 Subaru Forester

2014 Subaru Forester

2013 Subaru Forester

2012 Subaru Forester

2011 Subaru Forester

2010 Subaru Forester

2009 Subaru Forester

2007 Subaru Forester

2006 Subaru Forester

2005 Subaru Forester

2004 Subaru Forester

2003 Subaru Forester

2002 Subaru Forester

2001 Subaru Forester

2000 Subaru Forester

1999 Subaru Forester

1998 Subaru Forester