Subaru Forester
Subaru Forester technical data
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Is Subaru Forester a reliable car?
Subaru Forester is a reliable car. In terms of the number of defects found during annual inspections, the Subaru Forester scores better than 80% of other cars of a similar age tested.
Based on annual roadworthiness tests results, the Subaru Forester generation produced from 1997 to 2000 received the highest reliability ratings, but the lowest reliability had models from model year 2011 to 2013 (which were in any case better than the average reliability for cars of this age), reliability scores vary quite significantly between generations of Subaru Forester. For more information, check the respective generation information.
Most Subaru Forester are equipped with timing belt engines, which are generally considered less reliable than timing chain engines.
Subaru Forester reviews
Total 19 Subaru Forester owner reviews
Pros: Excellent trafficability (snow and mud is not an obstacle), an economic engine, good dynamics, pleasant to drive on gravel roads.
Cons: Very soft in original rear suspension - to feel as bad asphalt vessel waves, sound insulation could be better, something rattles roof hatch (warranty period, blame it also could not find).
| Purchase year: | 2008 new car) | Owned for | 140`000 kilometers (8 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 7.3 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 1071.15 $ (~ 133 $ per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Nice sporty driving. Satisfing offroad performance. Durable overall.
Cons: Stiff clutch, causes knee inflamantion.
Not for tall people. I am 1.88 m.
Constrained visibility, espessially front window, espessially for tall people.
Noisy on highway
Higher fuel consumption than expected
Rust development.
| Purchase year: | 2018 age of car 16 years) | Owned for | 190`000 kilometers (7 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 8.5 litres per 100km (20% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 2353.2 $ (~ 336 $ per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: dinamic, powerfull engine, comfortable driving position 4-500 km trip!! AwD in winter time unpriciple!
Cons: strictly 10000 km lubricants, engine oil change!!! Not recommend in town use!!
| Purchase year: | 2020 age of car 9 years) | Owned for | 9`000 kilometers (0 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 6.0 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 999 $ | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Reliable, stable road-holding, dynamic, great all-wheel drive, good visibility, spacious interior, heated steering wheel.
Cons: Noisy interior, multimedia is dull, sound system is weak.
| Purchase year: | 2023 age of car 6 years) | Owned for | 20`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 9.0 litres per 100km (80% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 194.25 $ (~ 194 $ per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Running stability gives sense of security which could not had in our previous - HONDA CRV, KIA Sorrento, ISUZU trooper and a Landcruiser. Low fuel consumption.
| Purchase year: | 2013 new car) | Owned for | 120`000 kilometers (3 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 6.5 litres per 100km (30% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: So far, no complaints about engine and rolling part.
Cons: Weak anti-rust protection. Poor painting quality.
| Purchase year: | 2014 new car) | Owned for | 98`000 kilometers (4 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 6.5 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend
| Purchase year: | 2017 age of car 16 years) | Owned for | 100`000 kilometers (5 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 11.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 2027.97 $ (~ 405 $ per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: All-wheel drive, clearance, good power for a turbo engine.