Are there any problems with the 2008 Subaru Forester?
The steering is a bit light, but the 2008 Subaru Forester should be nimble enough to suit most drivers. Our main complaints concern the Forester’s excessive road and wind noise. Enthusiastic drivers might also find the automatic transmission slow to downshift.
What kind of engine does a Subaru Forester have?
A compact crossover SUV, the 2008 Subaru Forester comes with one of two engines: a 2.5-liter four-cylinder or a turbocharged version of the same. Foresters with the regular engine carry a “2.5 X” designation and come in base, Sports, Premium and L.L. Bean trim levels.
What kind of transmission does a Subaru 4 speed use?
Active Torque Split and VTD are found in both generations of the 4 speed while the 5 speed uses only VTD. This transmission was released in 1988 for use in the Subaru XT6 and Leone Touring Wagon.
What kind of transmission does a Subaru Outback have?
Since the 2014 model year, the conventional automatic transmissions in North American-spec Subaru vehicles have been replaced with Lineartronic CVTs (with some exceptions such as Outbacks with the 3.6 liter engine). All of Subaru’s three speed automatic transmissions were made by Jatco .
Turbo models with an automatic transmission have a tweaked all-wheel-drive system for 2008, and they also gain an electronic stability system. Changes for other models are largely cosmetic. A 173-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder powers all but the 2.5 XT, which gets a 224-hp turbocharged four-cylinder.
The steering is a bit light, but the 2008 Subaru Forester should be nimble enough to suit most drivers. Our main complaints concern the Forester’s excessive road and wind noise. Enthusiastic drivers might also find the automatic transmission slow to downshift.
Active Torque Split and VTD are found in both generations of the 4 speed while the 5 speed uses only VTD. This transmission was released in 1988 for use in the Subaru XT6 and Leone Touring Wagon.
Since the 2014 model year, the conventional automatic transmissions in North American-spec Subaru vehicles have been replaced with Lineartronic CVTs (with some exceptions such as Outbacks with the 3.6 liter engine). All of Subaru’s three speed automatic transmissions were made by Jatco .
A compact crossover SUV, the 2008 Subaru Forester comes with one of two engines: a 2.5-liter four-cylinder or a turbocharged version of the same. Foresters with the regular engine carry a “2.5 X” designation and come in base, Sports, Premium and L.L. Bean trim levels.
How long have I owned a Subaru Forester?
I have owned my 2008 Subaru Forester for about 2 and a half years now. It has been without a single problem the entire time. One of the things I love most about my Subaru is its versatility.
What to do if your Subaru Forester is stalling?
Get a small memory foam pillow and that will take care of that. Weird stalling and idle problems started at 142,000 miles and traced to small valve on intake manifold. Remove electric hook up, remove two Phillips screws, spray valve with intake manifold cleaner and problem solved.
Is the Subaru Forester a safe car to drive?
It is such as safe car as well. My wife was rear ended while in our in our 1998 Subaru Forester by a Ford F250 going fast when she was at a stop. The car completely absorbed the impact and saved her life. After that, we had to get another Subaru Forester. Really hate to be the obnoxious reviewer who gives all five stars, but this car has earned it.
Is the Subaru Forester transmission hard to shift?
Car came from lease so maintenance intervals are maintained, but the gears (1st and second) are hard to shift in 40-50s or below weather even after 3-4 minute startup. Not a prob on 97 honda in same weather
Why did my CVT go out on my Subaru Forester?
CVT went out. This has apparently been a problem for Subaru in the last few years. The dealer replaced it under the Subaru warranty, which the company extended to 100,000 mi for this issue. Strong vibration and shutter @ low rpm and low speed.
Is the Subaru Forester sport all wheel drive?
Forester Sport models receive a revised front end, while turbo models equipped with the optional automatic transmission receive the Variable Torque Distribution (VTD) version of Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. Especially with the turbocharged engine, Foresters are eager and frisky performers.
What kind of acceleration does a Subaru Forester have?
Especially with the turbocharged engine, Foresters are eager and frisky performers. Acceleration is especially snappy with the manual gearbox, which gives a more enthusiastic nature to the driving experience.
Why is my Subaru Forester engine not starting?
It is highly likely that if the engine is cranking, but not starting that it has thrown an OBDII code. It is definitely worth it to use an OBDII scanner to check and see if the engine has thrown any trouble codes. It is highly likely that if your Forester won’t start that there will be codes.