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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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Great Car!

Could use an auto door lock option, and tie the power mirrors to the seat memory. The angle of the nav screen could be adjusted to help with glare.

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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Great car, smooth drive

I've only had this car for a few days. I can say it's extremely smooth, it's comfortable, and it handles like a dream. I can actually hear my radio because there is very little road noise. The only thing I'm not a fan of is the needle speedometer. I'm a fan of digital. Even then, the inside looks sleek. I love my Forester ;)

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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Mr. and Mrs.

We are very pleased with our new Forester, as the first Subaru that we have owned. However it is hard for us to provide a very detailed review, as it has only been a short time ago that we purchased it. First impressions, however, are all positive.

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

This vehicle is perfect for me. The blue exterior and grey interior are attractive and practical. I bought the car for the safety features. There's a learning curve but it's worth it. I really like the large windows because I feel that I can see all around. Getting in is really easy because of the height. The seats are comfortable and there's lots of room. One negative -- the back seats don't fold down flat but rest at a slight slope which I don't like. Another is that the holders for tire stuff under the back floor are a sort of styrofoam which feels disappointingly cheap. Also, it seems to me that there is more passenger room and less cargo which does not meet my needs as well as the older model did. Overall, though, exactly what I wanted.

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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Very happy with my Forester

Very happy with my Forester Chose it because it has room for my granddaughter and all her stuff. Very comfortable

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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Most Fashionable Car I've Owned

I love the exterior and interior design of my Subaru. There is as much room inside as was in my American-made midsize car. I love the gas mileage. My Forester make a prestigious fashion statement and I 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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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First new car we have ever owned.

Really love how this handles on slick roads, it drives so smooth and is very comfortable. Still getting use to all the feature this car provides but practice is everything. Refer to the manual and you can find the answers you need.

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Happy Purchaser

I absolutely love my new Subaru!!!!!! It rides and drives wonderful and I especially love that it is a turbo. I am completely satisfied with my purchase.

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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VERY VERY SATISFIED

SO FAR GREAT THE ELECTRONICS IS A LITTLE TOUGH THE REMOTE START FROM SUBARU IS NO GOPOD THE RANGE IS 30-35 FEET I HAVE TO GO OUTSIDE TO START THE CAR IT DEFEAT THE PURPOSE OF REMOTE START AND COST TWICE THE PRICE

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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We Call It Earnest but it's a Hemingway

You knew how Hemingway wrote to the point and powerful stories. That's how our Forester feels--no frills all thrills. A rather small vehicle (at least it looks so on the outside) great for city parking, but Big Windows, light everywhere in the inside, making it feel much bigger. Roomy space for our long-legged family as well. There is X mode (Beast Mode) where we can tackle those cobblestone roads in the winter, and plenty of room in the back to haul things. We're really happy with our Forester--lots of heart and a lot of guts.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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