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2018 Subaru Forester consumer reviews

$22,795–$23,795 MSRP range
side view of 2018 Forester Subaru
(514 reviews)
94% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.8
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On my Third!

The first forester I purchased was totaled in the first month of ownership and it saved my life. The second and third one are leases and I have never had a single problem. It is safe and reliable!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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Best 4wheel drive ever

Excellent in the snow. 14 inches of snow today and smooth sailing! Lots of leg room. Comfortable seating. Audio is amazing. Heated leather seats! Heated mirrors in NY cold weather are a MUST

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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Subaru Forester

This is our 5th Subaru. We pass them on to our children. We are pleased with the car's features and competitive. The 0% financing was a great kicker.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • 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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Subaru has at last had really done it right.

2018 Subaru Forrester 2.5I Touring has it all. It's classy luxurious sleek styling n comfort. Rides like a limo acts n can climb a snowy mountain with ease. Soft brow leather seats and trim throughout easily gets 34 mph great gps n star link CD radio Sirius radio super roomy n simply made tough.

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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Most efficient car I have owned

The car is efficient and drives very nice. I feel very comfortable driving it. The gas mileage is awesome as well. I trust this car with my family 100 %

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 on the road

The car is peppy, has great visibility (few blind spots), and is loaded with technology. It's my 4th Subaru. Each one is better than the last.

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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The best car I've ever owned!

The Forester is an amazing car. Not only is it perfectly beautiful to look at, a Jasmine Green, it is comfortable in so many ways. We bought the tech package that has the eyesight capability (for lane changing) and the staying-in-your-lane technology. I can't tell you how great this new technology is! We got a trial of Sirius Radio, love that too, and the Starlink system is a marvelous safety feature. Safe, comfortable, reliable, lovely -- we are in love with our car!

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 SUV

This car is just what I needed. I wanted all wheel drive & a comfortable ride. There is plenty of leg & storage room.

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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Have owned several Forresters

Great in the snow, roomy enough, good gas mileage, fits in my garage! Have owned several Subarus. Reliable, love the moon roof and heated seats and color of blue.

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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Best Forester yet

This Subaru Forester is nicely equipped... ride ability is much improved wind noise is little to none.... skylink is a good addition!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • 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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