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2008 Subaru Forester Other Problems

4 owner-reported other complaints from NHTSA data

4
Complaints
1
Crashes
Feb 2018Nov 2017
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (4)

criticalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
CrashFiled: Jun 2021

Your car stalled while driving in heavy rain and restarted normally. Later, while slowly moving forward in a parking spot with your foot on the brake to avoid a large puddle, your vehicle suddenly lurched forward uncontrollably, went over a concrete barrier, onto a sidewalk, and crashed into a building. The incident happened instantaneously despite having your foot on the brake. This may involve inspection of the brake system, engine stall conditions in wet weather, and throttle response.

NHTSA #: 11419667
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2018

Your secondary air pump isn't working properly, which has triggered your check engine light to stay on continuously. This malfunction is also disabling your traction control and cruise control features. You can hear the pump trying to operate, and there's concern about potential fire risk from the malfunction.

NHTSA #: 11073311
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Nov 2017

THERE IS AN OIL LEAK FROM THE CAM SHAFT, ONLY NOTICED AFTER I FINISHED PAYING THE CAR, 60 MONTHS PAYING 283 DOLLARS, NOW THERE IS A PROBLEM. MY CAR IS FULL WITH SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD DUE TO THIS OIL LEAK, APPARENTLY ALL SUBARU CARS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. NOW I AM LEFT WITH A PAID CAR THAT BASICALLY DOES NOT HAVE VALUE AND OVER THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO FIX IT, OR MY CAR CAN BURN DOWN.

NHTSA #: 11048788
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2016

CODE P2441 - SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM SOLENOID MALFUNCTION. PROBLEM OCCURED AT 87K MILES.

NHTSA #: 10892768

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