
Overview
- Body
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026Subaru calls it Symmetrical AWD.
- Transmission
- Automatic (AV-S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Powertrain
- HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Engine & performance
- Power to weight
- 0.050 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 3.70
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 34 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- MPG City
- 35 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- MPG Comb
- 35 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $1,900EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- CO₂
- 255 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Eco Score
- 7/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Smog score
- 7/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Real-world MPG
- 35.2 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 0.2 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Wheelbase
- 105 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,580 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- GVWR class
- Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Standard
- Lane-departure warning
- Standard
- Recalls
- 4
- Owner complaints
- 97 See on NHTSA
- Reported injuries
- 6
Feature availability
Cameras & visibility
- Backup cameraStandard
Driver assist
- Adaptive cruise controlStandard
- Automatic emergency brakingPart of EyeSight.Standard
- Lane-keeping assistStandard
Convenience
- Push-button startStandard
Exterior
- Adaptive headlightsStandard
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER15%
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM10%
- VISIBILITY/WIPER10%
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE10%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6%
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING6%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 126 total.
Subaru Forester: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
94 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
May 18, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER01-167-08R
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
May 4, 2026POWER TRAINSubaruNet Announcement (R
This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.
May 1, 2026ENGINE18-230-26
This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be used when DTCs B1571(REFERENCE CODE INCOMPATIBILITY IMMOBILIZER CM TO ECM) and B1572(IMM CIRCUIT EXCEPT ANTENNA CIRCUIT) are detected by Keyless Access with Push Button Start(KACM).
May 1, 2026STRUCTURE:BODY12-279-26
This bulletin announces a design change to the Power Rear Gate Drive (PRG) Unit to address rare concerns about a very slight drop immediately after the gate is fully open.
May 1, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM07-234-26
This bulletin announces design changes to the heated steering wheel switch assembly and harness. The new switch design relocates the connector, which requires a different harness routing.
Apr 30, 2026EXTERIOR LIGHTING12-278-26
This bulletin announces the repair procures to be followed when encountering cases of loose fitment of the interior dome lamp.
Apr 30, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER07-240-26R
This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20.
Apr 30, 2026SERVICE BRAKES06-97-26
This bulletin announces a design change to the front brake pads which have been redesigned with a new friction material and shape to enhance the removal of rust and debris that can accumulate on the rotor surface, causing unevenness.
- and 86 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Powertrain
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.