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2017 Subaru Forester consumer reviews

$22,595–$23,595 MSRP range
side view of 2017 Forester Subaru
(322 reviews)
93% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.8
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we love our subaru

downsized our car and decided to go with our first subaru, glad we did. comfortable, stylish, super all around vision, great safety rating and the standard engine is plenty zippy.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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Safest SUV on the market

This is the safest SUV on the road with the highest crash avoidance ratings. Has unique "Eyesight" option that has active braking and other safety features. Gets excellent mileage.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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lives up to its reviews

I traded in a full sized minivan for the Forester and so far have been pleased with the "downsizing". It has plenty of zip coupled with good gas mileage. Hoping it will last many years.

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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lacks comfort

The armrest is not long enough to rest my arm on, the cup holders are under the armrest which makes them hard to use and I don?t like the heat controls dials. Would rather have levers or buttons to adjust heat or air. My air conditioner never was cold because of leaks. Not my favorite vehicle. I bought a white Forester and it has rail rust spots so I have to rub these off a lot so I will never get another white vehicle again.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Enjoying the 8th Subaru in the family!

This Forester like the two that preceded it meets and exceeds my needs and expectations. This is the 8th Subaru my family has owned and we are satisfied with all of them. This Forester is large enough for me to do whatever I need and is reliable and problem free. What more can I ask for?

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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Most Reliable and Comfortable Car

This car met all my needs, great gas mileage, comfortable and love the all wheel drive. I love the bright pearl white paint and peppy 4 cylinder engine.

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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Wonderful car

I am so pleased with the Forester: gives the smooth, comfortable ride desired, handles easily on the road and parking; good power for climbing Colorado mountains, quiet, efficient, good gas mileage.

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 Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great utility and mileage

This is a good, comfortable and fuel efficient small SUV. The EyeSight safety system is great for long highway stretches. If you crave speed, this is not your auto, but it is adequate for most merging conditions. Once at speed, it will cruise with the best on them. Plenty of room for people and cargo.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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the most advanced car on the market

this car has all the safety features with eyesight and backup camera and so much more great performance and good mileage, very comfortable to drive

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my Subaru Forester

I love my Subaru Forester. Everyone I have given a ride to says that they really like the comfort even in the passenger seat. Its roomy, yet compact enough to fit in a compact car space. It gets great gas mileage and the turning ratio is absolutely beyond belief. When I tell my passengers that this isn't a luxury car they say it is to them. So that being said I Love My Subaru Forester! The Primary Use tab should include "All of the above".

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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