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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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Quality and safety

Roomy, safe, reliable and comfortable. The only problem is the poor service dept. of our dealer, Sheehy Subaru in Springfield, Va. Sadly, they are terrible.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love Love Love My 50th Anniversary Subaru Forester

Stylish, sporty, reliable, economical, great sunroof, leather interior, powerlift, etc. Love everything about it. This is my second Subaru Forester. I am so happy with them!

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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Exhilarating performance in an economy car pack

After extensive research into the best used car for the money, I began to notice a pattern that the Subaru Forester consistently showed up in the top ten of several used car surveys. This impressed me very much!

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 Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Safe, Reliable, Attractive Looking

The car is so safe, reliable, and sharp looking. I have the black edition, and it is just stunning. The only downside to my 18 Subaru Forester, the seats are not comfortable. They are so hard. But, it fits my son's stroller, our groceries and more. Very spacious. I love it for the safety.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • 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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Not a car for the enthusiast

The 2018 Forester is a dependable, solid car. It really lacks in performance. Also, the CVT transmission is unpredictable, it's not consistent in it's shifting patterns like a conventional automatic. I've driven more than one of these and they are all the same. I have recommended this car to others based on it's dependability and value, but.... they are not interested in performance and are not "car people"

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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This is the best!

This is the 2nd Subaru Forrester I've purchased from Bill Rapp. Brian Milback sold both of my Subarus. I love everything about the car. That's why I came back when I was ready for a new 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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2018 Forester

We'd looked at the 2017 Forester model a year earlier, but didn't have the acceleration speed we were looking for. Subaru solved that the following year with the 2018 model, and we jumped. We're enjoying the roomy interior; lots of luggage space; the electronics and safety features; and colors that can take us from in-town dress events to a road trip on a mountain top. Very versatile and we like it that way.

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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A great car to drive

This is one of the best car-buying decisions I have ever made. The car is roomy without being too large, easy to drive, good on gas, and has enough interior space for any items I might choose to carry. Lots of useful bells and whistles, but not technically challenging. Control panel is well designed.

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 Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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I could not be more pleased with my Subaru.

I bought the dealer demo car, & couldn't be happier. Recently took a 2000+ mile road trip. Reliability, comfort, roomy, good gas mileage, all the big requirements are covered. I was proud of my car, she looks good & stands up well to the competition.

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I've owned a Forester before and it was great.

The car had very many options that made it very nice. The ride is very comfortable. Handling is excellent. Traction in snow or on ice is superb.

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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