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2010 Subaru Forester consumer reviews

$20,295–$21,895 MSRP range
side view of 2010 Forester Subaru
(109 reviews)
89% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.1
  • Performance 4.3
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.6
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perfect for teen starting college

the moon roof is epic, heated front seats, fabric not leather, just what we were looking for! safe and secure with awd and airbags a plenty.

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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Most comfortable Subaru.

Long legged drivers will enjoy the driver's seat design. The low passenger seat still defies logic! The compact rear suspension adds greatly to its capacity, plus it really handles great.

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very nice car

Since I purchased it I've seen a lot of people with Subaru. Everything about my car I love. It's a beautiful color, comfortable seats and very roomy. It drives very smoothly

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Subaru's are awesome

This car is totally reliable and safe and fun to drive. The Forester is equipped to tackle the terrain and look stylish while doing it.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car to own

This car is exactly what i was looking for. Despite the higher mileage, i am certain this car will last me the time that i need it to

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Still getting to know the new vehicle, but happy!

This car is meeting all of my needs, with only a few minor tweaks needed from initial purchase - and the seller (a dealer) has been fair, friendly, and open to offering good service packages to accompany sale. Glad I found them through Cars.com filtering options.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most Reliable Car I Have Owned

I used to own a jeep but needed something that would not require constant maintenance. The Subaru Forester was perfect in everyway: reliable, handles well, plenty of passenger leg room, lots of trunk space. Overall great SUV

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Worst vehicle I have EVER owned.

This car is a money pit. At just over 60,000 miles, it required a new head gasket. Less than a year later it blew a rod, requiring a new short block assembly. I had All the routine/scheduled maintenance done at my local Subaru dealer. They could not give me a satisfactory answer as to why these issues occurred. I was fortunate that I bought an extended warranty at the time I bought the vehicle, so out of pocket expenses were reduced. The muffler/catalytic system is a huge expense, with the parts alone over 1500 dollars. I know Subaru owners are known to be loyal, but I cannot stress enough that I will NEVER buy another Subaru vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great feeling while driving

This car raises us up off the ground, it is so much easier to get in and out of. Love the style of the car and the Subaru quality is fantastic. Our mechanic is the person to go to a Subaru. He was absolutely correct

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 Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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12,000.00 turns into maybe 20,000.00

Well I bought it used at 105,000 put 2,500 miles on it now I need a engine change. I wish I would have purchased a different brand vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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