| 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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 101 repairs.
2008 Subaru Forester transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (71%)
< $100 (14%)
Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Subaru Forester
Engine not specified
| 65720 mi $333 |
CV Joint |
| 86800 mi $1000 |
Outer CV joint |
2008 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 150000 mi US $130 |
rear end needs replaced or major rebuild |
2008 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 78000 mi US $200 |
CV joint needed replacing |
2008 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 55800 mi C $30 |
auto, shift linkage became stiff in May 2013. Had lubed and subsequently replaced pivot points, cleaned and lubed -- cable was ok. Became stiff again in June 2014.had cleaned and lubed, including cable. |
| 66620 mi C $250 |
Changed both link kit - front |
| 153000 mi US $325 |
rear u-joint on drive shaft |
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