One problem related to engine burning oil has 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.
The check engine light went on - flashing. I drove immediately to my local garage. When I turned off the engine, I smelled a strong burning oil smell, as did the mechanic. The oil was checked and I was down 2 quarts even though I had had a recent oil change at that same facility. There had been no oil leaks, and no stain in my driveway previous to this. The mechanic saw no abnormal oil flow or leak when he checked.