| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2008 Subaru Forester repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (23%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (2%)
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Chart based on 101 repairs.
2008 Subaru Forester suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (50%)
< $100 (18%)
Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 108500 mi C $500 |
Link broke |
| 141000 mi US $150 |
Rear wheel bearing |
2008 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 57900 mi US $600 |
The Trailing arm link bushings were worn and replaced. Same for the Crossmember bushings. |
| 64000 mi US $1279 |
Replaced oem struts with a new set. |
| 69600 mi US $75 |
Replaced Rear Cross-Member Bushings. |
| 81000 mi US $1115 |
Noise coming from the rear of car turned out to be a wheel bearing on the driver side. I had both driver and passenger side done. Two front swayer end links were rusted and replaced. |
| 72700 mi US $150 |
The wheel bearing on the rear drivers side. |
2008 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 112000 mi US $350 |
Tie end boot needed replacement. Leaking motor oil. Shop did it, but it failed soon after. Shop was out of business by then. |
| 150000 mi US $850 |
Steering fluid leaking. Rack needed replacement. |
| 211000 mi US $189 |
Replaced both rear strut assemblies with used assemblies from a auto recycler. |
| 38740 mi C $437 |
Anti Sway Bar Link broken, replaced |
| 47320 mi C $197 |
Right sway bar link broken, left had play |
| 39060 mi C $533 |
Install sway bar bushings, front control arm bushing, right front link kit, right rear link kit. |
2008 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 45500 mi US $300 |
Stabilizer links |
| 48000 mi | Retighten. |
| 83000 mi US $200 |
Replace link |
| 94240 mi C $335 |
Replaced front sway bar links |
| 65600 mi US $68 |
replaced idler arm right |
| 88269 mi US $76 |
Replaced idler arm left |
| 177000 mi US $400 |
Wheel hub replacement |
| 83300 mi US $260 |
rear wheel bearing |
| 128500 mi US $1500 |
Rack and Pinion seal went bad. Replaced entire system. |
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