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Subaru Forester 2009 Engine Problems

39 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 2009 Subaru Forester - 22% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage39 complaints

39 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

08V460000Reported September 11, 2008 - 16,715 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on September 11, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 16,715 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Air Bags40Electrical System22Vehicle Speed Control19Power Train17Seats16Brakes16
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.