2012 Subaru Forester consumer reviews

This vehicle is burning oil; avoid it according to the internet price being cheap based on its value. In addition to this, avoid these model years between 2009-2013.

I’m the 3rd owner of a 2012 Subaru Forester purchased at approx 175,000 miles and it still runs pretty good! It does burn oil up pretty quickly and mine has issues with reading the levels and won’t give me a warning light so i check the dip stick often. Mine did have exhaust issues and had to replace a rested out piping from the cat back, but mufflers were still good. Also the Oxygen sensor was a problem for awhile, which you can only use on brand for it to work properly. Gas mileage is decent for the size of the vehicle and its age. Only wish the front seats went back more bc my taller girlfriend who is 5’11 with long legs struggles to fit and be comfortable in the passenger seat.

Bought new in November 2011. Has used oil from the beginning. Always been serviced by the dealer we bought the vehicle from. 85,500+- miles. Now bumps in rear when weather is cold when changes first gear. Very hard thump. Then runs ok. We feel its just a matter of time for a major problem.

The 2012 was my 3rd Subie. Biggest issue by far: a bad engine that eats oil (3+ quarts btwn regular changes). Even worse: Subaru not only knows about it, but was sued in a class-action, and yet they still fail to do the right thing & replace the engine in all 2009-13's. Over time, the catalytic converters are destroyed by the burning oil. Also bad: revs too fast on hills & requires tapping of the brake for rev to slow, felt (not carpet) on floors, thin fabric on ceiling, subpar seat cushioning that gets flatter every year, subpar front floor that wears out easily. Only good thing was that it still acted like a Subie in a crash, i.e. protected passengers well. Subaru's failure to do the right thing with the engine issue has lost this formerly Subie-loyal customer.

One of the most comfortable cars I have owned. The things I love best. the reliability of the vehicle, only regular maintenance with higher miles, The huge moon roof, and the simple design of the interior of car. This car is loaded yet has very minimal control buttons which is perfect for me rather than trying to figure out how to operate everything. Best car I have ever owned especially buying used with high miles.

Great car for snow and icy conditions. The car is solid. Engine and transmission are solid. Spacious and comfort. Mileage is decent I can get 27 mpg in highway.

This car was roomy, affordable and had great reviews from my family and friends. 4 cylinder makes it great on gas and I'm hoping like I've heard that it will last for years to come.

This is my third Subaru. It is a reliable car. It is fun to drive. I may not work for a large family. I never had the feeling that I can't rely of this car. It is a lot of fun to drive in the snow. It is very comfortable to drive long distance. I would recommend this car an would have my kids drive it.

Very reliable. Roomy. Sunroof is fantastic. Good on gas. It's pretty. It drives nicely. I like the tomtom. It makes me happy to have purchased it.

So far the car has met all of my expectations but I have not had it long enough to do a thorough review. I do feel safe and it is large enough to haul all my stuff around when I move.