Table 1 shows one common electrical system related problems of the 2008 Subaru Forester.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems |
Engine overheating and causing multiple problems.
Driving 2008 Subaru Forester ll bean pulling into parking park. Vehicle started running rough, parked, engine stopped running. Attempted to restart sounded like a low battery turned off all electrical devices attempted to start again, engine started ran normally no caution lights. Started to drive home, entered the on ramp of highway. Noticed white smoke in review mirror pulled off of highway stopped vehicle turned off, smoke coming from engine compartment saw flames under car called 911 fire department. Fire department arrived extinguished fire.
The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Forester. While attempting to unlock the driver side door, the keyless locking mechanism malfunctioned and the contact could not unlock the door. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.
The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Forester. While attempting to have the vehicle inspected, it would not pass the smog test due to a secondary air injection pump being stuck open. While driving various speeds, the secondary air pump caught fire. The vehicle was pulled over and the key was removed from the ignition. The contact stated that the fire burned out on its own. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the manufacturer's satisfaction campaign to address the issue. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.