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Overview
- Body
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026Subaru calls it Symmetrical AWD.
- Transmission
- Automatic (AV-S7)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 182
- Power to weight
- 0.053 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 3.70
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 33 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,150EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- CO₂
- 310 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Eco Score
- 6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 7/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Real-world MPG
- 28.8 mpg, reported by 4 driversabout 0.2 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Wheelbase
- 105 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,459 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- 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
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Standard
- Lane-departure warning
- Standard
- Recalls
- 1
- Owner complaints
- 74 See on NHTSA
- Reported injuries
- 6
Feature availability
Cameras & visibility
- Backup cameraStandard
Driver assist
- Adaptive cruise controlStandard
- Blind-spot monitorStandard
- Lane-keeping assistStandard
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER19%
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE12%
- VISIBILITY/WIPER10%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7%
- AIR BAGS6%
- SERVICE BRAKES6%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 107 total.
Subaru Forester: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
127 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
May 28, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18-241-26
This Bulletin announces a correction to the diagnostic procedures for certain CVT related DTCs, including P0730, P0746, P0747, P0841, P0846, P0867, P1867, P1894, and P2723.
May 18, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER01-167-08R
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
May 13, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM16-156-25R
This bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body which incorporates an enhanced valve sleeve to improve durability.
May 13, 2026ENGINE02-193-24R
This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).
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, 2026STEERING07-234-26
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.
- and 119 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
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