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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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Overall best car for the money !

This car meets all our family needs including safety. Great value for the money especially the large panaromic roof!

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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Most fun car I've owned

I absolutely love my Forester. It's "zippy" and reliable on hills and in weather. The inside cabin is comfortable but I don't have the fully upgraded comfort-level. The moon-roof is huge. The cargo area isn't very big, but it does the trick and the seats fold down flat.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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Forester at Home

I am quite happy with my new Forester. I am looking for longivity and mileage. These are Forester's main selling points. the dealership is very anxious to make sure we are happy with our new car and we are

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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Safest Car I Have Ever Driven

Having spent 6 weeks in rehab for a hip replacement I knew that we needed a different car to drive. The car that we had was to difficult for my husband and I to get in and out.We can just turn around and sit down in our Forester Five of the Therapist told me they had Subaru Foresters. So when I could drive again we did take a test drive and were so pleased with the safety features. Not only is the Forester comfortable but also easy to drive. We love being able to get into the tail gate to put my husband's walker in the back by just pushing a button. Ii

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
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I have ever owned

Great gas mileage, nimble, surefooted, safety, visibility great, comfortable, good price. I enjoy driving with the Forester

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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Greatest family car we have ever owned

My wife and I drove another car that we thought would be our next family car. The Toyota Rave 4 was a big contender until we drove and experienced the control and dash panel on the Subaru Forester. Our new car is such a joy to drive and is so much more comfortable than any other car or truck we own that we sometime argue over who get to drive it next. Our only minor complaint is the fact that there are no adjustment for the passenger seat like we have on the drivers seat.

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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Great car in every way.

Very reliable great gas mileage fun to drive great car for the money.Would highly recommend to anyone have no problems and is very reliable

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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Love everything about it!

Nice looking, reliable, roomy interior, safety, etc. My husband loves the moon roof! I love that it is AWD and handles well!

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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Fantastic Forester

This car is amazing. It handles beautifully, turns on a dime and the visibility is premier. A quiet interior and good fuel economy are icing on the cake. Couldn't be more pleased with my selection. I test drove a variety of the top rated SUV's and the Subaru topped the others by far.

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
  • Does recommend this car
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Intuitive, attractive design and it's fun to drive

This car is exactly what I was looking for. Good looks, good gas mileage (I'm getting better than the EPA listed mpg), plenty of cargo space, and all wheel drive for a reasonable price. The only missing features are remote start and automatic window roll-down with the remote when you hold down the unlock.

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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