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2014 Subaru Forester consumer reviews

$27,995 starting MSRP
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(216 reviews)
86% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.6
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**Reliable car for unbeatable price**

I actually like the bronze color of this forester. The ride is smooth, great on gas & driving a manual brought me back to my younger years! :) I like that this car has 17” tires and the tinted windows are a bonus. You should test drive yourself! Good luck.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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The best value with the most saftey

Suburu was our choice for safety. I have had other brands of vehicles, both new and used and this vehicle drives the best so far. It feels good inside, has nice amenities, and really feels glued to the road.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • 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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Great Car But My Wife Fell Out Of Love With It!

This is a really nice SUV with adequate power, it's great on highway and city streets. Simple and reliable. It's been well maintained and all service was done at a Subaru dealer. Immaculate inside and out.

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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Great for those who love the outdoors

I love my Forester because it is perfect for all my outdoor adventures. I can taxi my four kids and pets around town or stow my kayak for a trip down the river. The giant sunroof makes it feel a little like a convertible!

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

Plenty of room, easy to get in and out of. Great gas mileage, and covers all kinds of terrain with ease. Automatic lift gate is very handy when you have dogs. Easy to park, great visibility.

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 vehicle ever

This car is the safest most reliable car I've owned was in a collision with a deer that totalled my car and the impact deployed the air bags which surrounded myself and girlfriend from all angles so much that we did not even move upon impact. I have never felt so safe which is why we purchased the same exact car to replace 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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Known Transmission Problems

Subaru offers a 100,000 warranty on these cars, knowing the transmission will go out around then. Ours went bad at 108,000 and they offered us nothing. Now stuck with a broke down car and needs a $9000 new transmission. Shame on you Subaru for even releasing these cars!! Wife & I we’re both avid Subaru drivers and supporters... after this experience, will NEVER buy or recommend Subaru to anyone!!

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

This car is everything I have wanted and been waiting for I have the xt edition and I love it the turbo is hreatbthebride is awesome and love the sport tuned suspension the only reason I gave a 4 star for exterior styling is they got rid of the hood scoop and I like the scoop on the xt forestor.

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Oil guzzler

This car uses a quart of oil for every 1000 driven miles. Electric windows are always malfunctioning. Love the huge sunroof and mileage is good.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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Love this car! especially MPG!

Makes me feel I'm riding in a luxury car!. Very well appointed. (Only disappointment is the tachometer on the dashboard. A temperature gauge would be much more useful on a modern automatic.

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