Exhaust
Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.
What Owners Say
"The piston rings are a serious known issue. The piston friction was reduced significantly to increase mileage by way of slack piston rings and slight smaller pistons. That lead to blow by that clogs the catalytic and 1500$ repair."
Anonymous, WA (2008 Subaru Forester XT 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"A bracket securing the tailpipe to the frame had broken. It was easily welded and reattached."
Anonymous, CA (2008 Subaru Forester X 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Power steering"
Anonymous, VA (2008 Subaru Forester Unsure 2.5-L 4 Cyl)
"The check engine light came on, and Forester couldn't pass his smog test unless it was fixed. It took a long time to figure out what the problem was, but finally the people at Visalia Imports were able to fix it. It had something to do with the catalytic converter and a leaky pipe"
Anonymous A., CA (2008 Subaru Forester L.L. Bean 2.5-L 4 Cyl)