Subaru
2008 Forester
- $21,195
- from (MSRP)
- 31
- trims
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Trims & pricing
Shop listings| Trim | MSRP | Live | Trades at | Premium | Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 X 2.5 X 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A) | $21,195 | — | — | — | — |
| Sports 2.5 X Sports 2.5 X 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M) | $21,695 | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 X Premium Package 2.5 X Premium Package 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A) | $22,695 | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 X L.L.Bean Edition 2.5 X L.L.Bean Edition 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A) | $26,695 | — | — | — | — |
| Sports 2.5 XT Sports 2.5 XT 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 4A) | $26,995 | — | — | — | — |
| 5dr Wgn Man 2.5X Subaru Forester | $26,995 | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 XT Limited 2.5 XT Limited 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 4A) | $27,895 | — | — | — | — |
| 5dr Wgn Auto 2.5X Subaru Forester | $28,095 | — | — | — | — |
| 5dr Wgn Man 2.5 Anniversary Ed Subaru Forester | $28,995 | — | — | — | — |
| 5dr Wgn Auto 2.5 Anniversary Ed Subaru Forester | $30,095 | — | — | — | — |
| 5dr Wgn Man 2.5XS Subaru Forester | $31,295 | — | — | — | — |
| 5dr Wgn Auto 2.5XS Subaru Forester | $32,395 | — | — | — | — |
| 5dr Wgn Man 2.5XS Premium Subaru Forester | $34,995 | — | — | — | — |
| 5dr Wgn Auto 2.5XS Premium Subaru Forester | $36,095 | — | — | — | — |
| 5dr Wgn Man 2.5XT Subaru Forester | $37,795 | — | — | — | — |
| 5dr Wgn Auto 2.5XT Subaru Forester | $38,995 | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 i (158 Hp) 2.5 i (158 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 XS (171 Hp) E-4AT 2.5 XS (171 Hp) E-4AT | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 i (173 Hp) 2.5 i (173 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 X (150 Hp) Dual-range Automatic 2.0 X (150 Hp) Dual-range Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 X (150 Hp) Dual-range 2.0 X (150 Hp) Dual-range | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 XT (177 Hp) 2.0 XT (177 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 i (173 Hp) Automatic 2.5 i (173 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 XT (230 Hp) 2.5 XT (230 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 XT (230 Hp) E-4AT 2.5 XT (230 Hp) E-4AT | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 X (150 Hp) E-4AT 2.0 X (150 Hp) E-4AT | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 XS (171 Hp) 2.5 XS (171 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 TD XS EC-VQ (149 Hp) 2.0 TD XS EC-VQ (149 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 i (158 Hp) Automatic 2.5 i (158 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 XT (177 Hp) Automatic 2.0 XT (177 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 i 16V Turbo (211 Hp) 2.5 i 16V Turbo (211 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety & recalls
Full recall reportOn 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. Correction: Dealers will inspect the front lower control arms and, depending on the degree of corrosion exhibited, will either rustproof or replace them.
2011344 · 59,432 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2007 ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW JERSEY, OHIO, RHODE ISLAND, WEST VIRGINIA AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY BREAK AT THE HANGER BRACKETS DUE TO CORROSION IF THE HANGER BRACKET IS EXPOSED TO SALTY AND HUMID ENVIRONMENTS SUCH AS ROADS CONTAINING SNOW MELTING AGENT.
Potential consequence
A BROKEN CONTROL ARM CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
SUBARU WILL HANDLE THEIR VEHICLES AND SAAB WILL HANDLE THEIRS. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DEGREE OF CORROSION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS, AND WILL EITHER RUSTPROOF OR REPLACE THEM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
11V464000 · 318,215 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Keep going
elsewhere in CardogListingsEvery live 2008 Forester on the market, filterable by trim, price, and distance.Recall reportRecalls listed for this model year, with defect, risk, and remedy, and the manufacturer's VIN lookup to confirm.2 campaignsQuoteThe instrument view — price history, market depth, and trim-level comparisons.