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2017 Subaru Forester consumer reviews

$22,595–$23,595 MSRP range
side view of 2017 Forester Subaru
(322 reviews)
93% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.8
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Love it!

This car exceeded all my expectations. This is my first Subaru, but it won't be my last. The only "issue" I have noticed, is the driver's seat is a little short and ends a little more than mid-thigh.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Bought to quick

Lacks interior storage space. Voice commands can't text. Buttons out of drivers reach. Consul looks more impressive than it is. However the turbo 250 HP Drives nice and the sunroof is awesome. I'm hoping I will like it more in winter with snow on the ground but as of today I'm unhappy with the purchase.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Nice car

Except for the trunk open design. I do not know how to adjust the height of the opening trunk. Youtube has very little info

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Possibly saved lives of loved ones

An encounter with a deer in Minnesota late at night while going sixty-five mph, totalled our brand new Forester. All air bags deployed and the passengers escaped with nary a bruise. Amazing! Absolutely in love with that auto!.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Driving in style

My Subaru Forester with manual transition performs beautifully. It shifts from one gear to another smoothly. The car provides a quiet, comfortable ride.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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My 2nd F

I owned my first Forester for 6 years and was extremely satisfied with it, but I wanted the safety features that were available on the 2017 Limited. The Eyesight, Lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and of course the updated electronics. It also has a little more room than my previous model. I am VERY happy with this vehicle and look forward to future models with even more updates.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Third Subaru Forester

I love my new Subaru Forester. It is a Premium 2.5 with Eye Sight. Just drove it down from CT to Texas with no problems. Eye Sight is remarkable. I was backing up at a gas station in PA and was alerted to a car that was too close behind me. How about that? Can't believe most cars don't have this feature. Overall, very happy with my third Forester. Nothing ever went wrong with the other two and I expect this one to be reliable also.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great safety features

This adds another set of eyes to the driving experience. The safety features, and specifically "EYE SIGHT", are spectacular. This replaces my RAV4. Inside appearance and design is very impressive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Love My Subaru

I love my Subaru Forester!!! Makes me feel safe and comfortable on short and long trips. It has style and great performance all in one!!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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A Forester Forever It Will Be!

Good looking, awesomely comfortable, reliable! Handles rain like a champ, not to mention snow. Effortless handling; all around field of vision. Perfect seating height and position; storage to die for in an SUV in its class. Classy, breezy, love cloth heated seats! Love the oversized sun roof! Would never buy another make or model!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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