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2016 Subaru Forester consumer reviews

$29,195 starting MSRP
side view of 2016 Forester Subaru
(158 reviews)
91% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.6
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yea, manual transmission

drives well, manual transmission a plus, love the bronze/champagne gold color. looked a long time for this vehicle, happy I found a reasonably priced one.

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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It just goes and goes.

Simple design, fun to drive easy on the wallet and they last forever if you follow basic maintenance. Best of all I trust the car with my grandkids in it on the highway. It is built solid and safe.

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 New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Owned a 2007 Forester and fell in love with it.

Has exceeded all of our expectations. Can't wait to drive it in the snow! Gas mileage has been clear past incredible. More than expected!! Plan to have this one for a long time. Wife loves it too!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • 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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Have had 3 Subaru, ready for my 4th!

Excellent value, great poor weather handling, great customer service by my dealer and Subaru , low maintenance cost. Great road handling, visibility. Good fuel mileage.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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I ❤️ my Forester!

I’m still moving in to this car, finding the right places for all my stuff. My 2012 Forester was the same Touring model, so I’m enjoying all the familiarity with lots of upgrades. The back-up camera is hi-def, and the touch screen is amazing! Still working my way through the owner’s manual, but finding that much is intuitive. The Forester is a great car; just the right size to be both comfortable and maneuverable. Subaru’s got a great product here!

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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Truly meant all our requirements with style.

My husband needed a care to drive back and fourth to. Work. He is a RN and drives 38 mile's one way. Our Forester has high ratings in safety,4 wheel drive and great gas mileage. We will also be using it for our trips. Easy to get in and out of, room for grandkids and our fur babies.

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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So far so good

My new to me Subaru Forester. I really like it. I Like the tech package in it. It handles well and my insurance did not go up too 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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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I'm a Subaru girl for life

This is our second Subaru. Our last one is 10 years old, so we're thrilled with all the technology in our 2016 Forester that we bought from Classic Honda. We love Subarus because of the size, style, and the way they drive. Initially we wanted the Subaru to deal with the snow in NC, but down here that all-wheel drive is perfect for keeping us safe from hydroplaning during heavy thunderstorm. We've decided we're a Subaru family for life.

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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New to me.

Only owned it for a few days, but very satisfied with choice. My last Forester (which I still have) is 20 years old and going strong.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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My first Subaru. Heard really good things

So far I love my car. Hope to have it several years. My daughter and her best friend also have the me car and they love 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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