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2008 Subaru Forester 2

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

1

1 current

Combined

10.7L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,317

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2011344 · manufacturer campaign WVX-34

19 September 2011

Transport Canada lists: Forester 2003–2008 · Impreza 2002–2007

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the front lower control arms could corrode due to exposure to humid environments and road de-icing chemicals. Over time, corrosion could progress causing thinning and perforation of the steel, which could allow the control arm to fracture near the forward pivot attachment to the chassis. Lower control arm failure could result in a loss of vehicle control and a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the front lower control arms and, depending on the degree of corrosion exhibited, will either rustproof or replace them.

59,432 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle
In its class
More efficient than 84% of 267 2008 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
246 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2008 Subaru Forester 2 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the 2008 Subaru Forester 2. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2008 Subaru Forester 2 get?
NRCan rates the 2008 Subaru Forester 2 at 10.7 L/100 km combined, emitting 246 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 6 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2008 Subaru Forester 2 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,317 in fuel, producing roughly 4,943 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.