Three problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2008 Subaru Forester. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Subaru Forester based on all problems reported for the 2008 Forester.
Engine overheating and causing multiple problems.
My engine started failing. The compression started rapidly declining these last few weeks. My engine was sluggish and jerky. I previously had the car serviced with a new alternator and had my emissions testing done for my registration. The next day the engine light came on to alert for the problem. I brought it back in and after some testing was told it was the compression to the engine that was not working properly. It is in the shop now. After further testing decompression was even worse than previously diagnosed at other mechanic and the engine was declared to be failing. I am having to get a complete engine remake. $8,000.
In one miles time cruse light when on then engine light then died. Got extremely hot. . Blew gaskets and possible engine. I have never missed oil changes and have taken very good care of car.
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