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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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My third Forester

I like it very much. I wish the glove box was a little larger, though. The car manual takes up almost all of the space. I also think the backup camera should beep. Otherwise I love the car and all its upgrades. That is why I have purchased three.

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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So far so good

Car is easy to drive and park. Reliable and affordable. Love the oversized sun roof and STARLINK. First time having a backup camera and it is a must going forward

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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The Safest car we have evr owned

This car is just right for us. We like to be up higher than in a sedan and love all the safety features it has. We bought one with brown leather interior and it looks luxurios

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Awesome!

I?ll be honest, Subaru?s are and have always been stripped down, rugged, bulletproof vehicles. Then a couple weeks ago we bought a 2018 Black Edition and the game has changed. I can?t say enough about the features and awesome character this car has for less than $28k. It?s truly hard to beat

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • 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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Great Car

It is a terrific car, it is a great ride and it performs well on the road. It is affordable. I love driving it. The seating is very comfortable, adjusts easy. I love the heated seats and lumbar control. I love how it handles on the road. Great safety features and huge sun roof. The vehicle has a spacious cargo area. I like the way the rear door can be set to open at different heights. This is very convenient. I dealt with an excellent dealership, that provided a thorough explanation of the car and features.

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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Fun and reliable car

This car is very reliable and practical. Spacious but not too big. It is also economical. One down side i think is not having apple car play. Overall i think the car is great

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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Love My Forester!

It?s the absolute perfect sized car for me and my needs. It?s comfortable and rides smoothly. I leased my first Forester in 2015 mainly because it was the only car I could really see well out of thanks to the design, and from there I saw how great it was in the snow along with many other great features! I now have a new 2018 Forester and love the the side mirror blind spot detectors! I can?t imagine owning any other 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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Excellent safe vehicle with lots of room inside.

Lots of safety equipment, lots of bells and whistles and comfort features. My wife feels very safe inside and getting in on the passenger side is very easy - not true with other SUVs. Love the Eye-Sight and Starlight system. Had a 2016 Toyota HIghlander XLE and feel that the Subaru is much more our friend. Much more efficient on the road.

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

I like the look of this vehicle and I needed an automobile with ease of entry and exit and this does it for me.

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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Very disappointing

Cramped, too short front seats. Back lift gate too short for anyone of even average height. Sluggish and noisy performance. Have to buy expensive options I don't want to get Xm radio. No clue why CR rates this highly, not at all competitive with other brands. Short warranty too

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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