2008 Subaru Forester AWD X Wagon (5-spd Manual)
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- Photo: 2005 Subaru Forester STI (front) by User 3204, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2006 Subaru Forester XE 2.0 by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: SUBARU FORESTER (SG) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2005 Subaru Forester STI (rear) by User 3204, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Car cockpit by Jdm-insane-cars, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2008 Subaru Forester AWD X Wagon (5-spd Manual) is a 170-hp 2.5-liter wagon with a 5-speed manual and all-wheel drive. It starts at $21,195 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 170 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 167 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The Forester measures 176.6 inches long on a 99.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,140 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $21,195 ($31,994 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 170 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 167 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD — Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 15.9 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 176.6 in |
| Width | 68.3 in |
| Height | 65 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,140 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 33.7 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2008 Subaru Forester AWD X Wagon (5-spd Manual) with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (15.9 % risk) |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Subaru FORESTER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 6, 2011 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
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.
NHTSA campaign 11V464000
50 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2008 Subaru FORESTER
Owner Complaints
50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Subaru FORESTER (5 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Suspension | 11 |
| Engine | 7 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2008 SUBARU FORESTER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.