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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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Love my new Forester

I have only owned my for a short time, but love the vehicle so far and love what the company supports and stands for.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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worth the money

The all time 4x4 is a great idea, car runs good and reliable, we try off-road couple times, it performed as we expected, and it's a right size for a beginner like my daughter, only thing have to get used is, it push you hard when you step on the gas paddle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I feel safe and plan to always be a subaru owner

I am very satisfied with this car. I am glad I purchased this. The car make me feel safe; it works well in winter and it is great for my husband's height.

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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Advanced technology

I am a first time buyer of this vehicle and I found it very specious, comfortable and reliable with advanced technology

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Vehicle

I was looking for a smaller SUV that did not look like a station wagon. The Forester had the boxy look I was seeking plus the options I was looking for at an affordable price. Since I have only had the car a week, I can't speak personally for reliability, but it was highly rated by several sources I consulted. I wish this survey had an n/a option as I really don't know at this point.

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 New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Great improvement over my 1996 Forester

A great car to drive with excellent visibility and road handling. My 2006 Forester was a very good car with minimal problems over the 11 years, but this car is a big step up in comfort & styling. There is obviosly much more sound deadening material at strategic spots. The car certainly lives up to the very good review in Consumers Report. Could not be happier!

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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It could blow up tommorrow and i'd buy another

Drove 4x4 trucks for 50yrs. And this Subaru will go places none of them could. Primary use for car is work, which is not listed below in the choices. This form could be improved, just sayin.

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 Off-roading
  • Does recommend this car
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Just got. So far excellent

Great styling. The base model should include so basic items,fog lights etc.rear ac.the star link should be more compatible with blue tooth where google maps and other apps are useable on screen

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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A car you will want to keep forever

This is a great, comfortable car to drive. We leased this car, but I like it so much I want to keep it when the lease runs out!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • 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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disappointment

compared to my old subaru outback this new forester is a disappointment, wish I had kept my old subaru and gotten it fixed

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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