Steering Related Problems of the 2008 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows three common steering related problems of the 2008 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering rack and pinion (one problem).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Subaru Forester


Recently reported Steering problems of the 2008 Subaru Forester

The Steering problem

I was getting on the highway in minnesota doing 55-60 mph when the car started violently shaking and I lost steering with cars whizzing by me at 65-70+ mph. I was finally able to get the car just off the road and called for roadside assist.   Read details...

The Steering Rack And Pinion problem

Just like the just recent recall of Subaru's 2009-2013 Forester, my 1998 Forester steering rack and pinion system had rusted out tubing that leaked and needed replacement after steering just went out. How your organization can continue to allow car manufactures to use regular steel for many of the   Read details...

The Steering Tie Rod Assembly problem

September 19, 2020, I was driving on the interstate, at 10:30 pm, going 75mph and al of a sudden I heard a loud pop. I had lost all control of my car and my front passenger side felt like it completely gave out on me.   Read details...


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