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2008 Subaru FORESTER Traction Control System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	913600
Internal NHTSA #	10453285
Manufacurer	SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	FORESTER
Model Year	2008
File date	29/02/12
Component	TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I bought the car in may of 2008. On feb. 29, the check engine light and the traction control light came on, as well as the cruise control light started flashing. I thought, why? I've only had it for almost 4 years and less than 50k miles. I checked my owner's manual, and the covered warranty is 5 yrs/ 50k miles, whichever comes first. I brought it to the dealership where i had bought the car from and an employee said that it is more than likely covered by warranty. On march 7th, 2012, i left my car at the dealership for diagnosis. They called me back, and informed me that it is not covered under warranty, because ca emission warranty is 3 yrs/50k miles whichever comes first. I told them that the owner's manual suggests that the warranty is 5 yrs/50k miles. The diagnosis codes were p2441 and that not only i spent $138 on diagnosis, the total cost to repair it is $1305. I declined the repair, because i, for one cannot afford it at this time, because i am on disability. I thought that they should honor subaru's warranty. I checked various subaru message boards, and i am not the only one with the same problem. A known subaru specialist in our area also posted on a message board that they've gotten numerous calls about the same problem. They took pictures and sent it to subaru. As of right now, we haven't heard anything from subaru about any recalls. I think it should be recalled. Thank you for your time.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	47600
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SANTA ROSA, CA
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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2008 Subaru FORESTER Traction Control System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Subaru FORESTER Traction Control System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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