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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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My Subie!

Love this SUV!! Great gas mileage, beautiful color, fairly decent mileage, also extremely roomy! The best thing about Subarus is they keep their value. Best buy ever!!

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Just bought one for my wife

We bought this car a few months ago, this car is one of the most reliable and easy to drive cars I have found. The safety of this car is amazing.

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

handles great, great gas mileage,good exceleration,moonroof is very big,windshield and viewing area is spacious,all controls and switches are easy to get to,I am yet to see how the vehicle handles in the snow and ice.

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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Great car for Tall Seniors!

The Forester is my second Subaru and I love it. It was purchased for my wife and she loves the room upfront for me because of my height. The back could use some extra room, but someone can still sit behind me. I absolutely love the safety features.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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In car-love!!!!

This car was absolutely everything that I wanted! It was almost completely perfect for a 3 year old car. It looks new brand. I’m very happy with the the extra features including Bluetooth audio, back up camera and a huge sun roof! I am thrilled!

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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THIS IS MY FIRST SUBARU PURCHASE

PURCHASED NEW 2017 FORESTER. MET ALL MY NEEDS. PURCHASED FOR SAFETY RECORD AND RELIABILITY. LOVE THE LOOK OF VEHICLE. VERY COMFORTABLE GOOD ON GAS . EASY TO GET IN AND OUT OF.

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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Reliable

This is a great vehicle. It's comfortable easy driving didn't have all the bells and whistles but everything that I need was in it. I have longlegs and there was still room in the back for someone comfortably.

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 vehicle for older adults

This car has met all my expectations. It is comfortable to drive, you have great visibility driving. The back seat has incredible leg room. My grandson is over 6’ and he has plenty of room. Love the safety features and it has plenty of pep when it accelerates.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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The Safest Car that I ever owned

The car is great. It looks a lot bigger than it really is. The only thing that I don't care for is how to set the electronics.

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

I bought my 2017 Forester XT new in December of 2016 at the Chandler Subaru Superstore. I traded in my 2015 STi for the main reason that I needed something to haul around my gear after I gave my truck to my son. The Forester is great! Just about to turn 40k miles. I take it on on road trips everywhere and do trail driving at sycamore riverbed out in the Scottsdale Fountain Hills area. The car is roomy, has pretty good power with the 2.0 turbo and really does everything I need from it. This is my family’s 9 Subaru overall and we’ve never been disappointed.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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