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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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1st Consumer Reports top rated car I bought

Faulkner's salesperson Sandy Dragovan was first class, interested in what I wanted, answered all my questions with no pressure . The car has more pickup than I expected and is easy to handle with good gas mileage. The only two down issues are the tire pressure monitoring system doesn't tell you the pressure and the clock doesn't sink to your phone. The test of time will come over the next few years.

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

I love this car- I am still learning about all the things it can do- but it is awesome!! The dealership is very willing to help me learn how to work all the "tech" parts!! It's a great car!

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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I love my new car

This is my second Subaru Forester. I loved my first one, and if possible I love my new one even more. All the upgrades in style and function are wonderful. I am so impressed with Subaru, I even had my daughter buy one, an Impreza, the week after I bought my new one.

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 var for the price

Bought an Outback in 2014 and was impressed with the overall performance and reliability that We got a Forester for my wife. So far and impressed with everything.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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new car purchace

Great buying experience at World Subaru of Shrewsbury N.J. Sales persons were polite and had our vision in mind. They served lunch while we waited. We drove home very satisfied in our new Forester.

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!

Great car! The car rides beautifully and I feel so secure while I'm driving. Highly recommended and thanks to Stohlman Subaru's Chris LaPorte for helping me

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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very happy with car

Been waiting years to get another Subaru. Unexpected opportunity came up and I grabbed it. Worth the wait.

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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An Unbelievable Car

The car will actually drive itself when using the 'Adaptive Speed Control!' The only negative is that there are so many 'bells and whistles' it'll take a year to absorb it all!

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 little Run About

I am an active 87 year-old, who wanted the AWD because this vehicle will be moving to the snowy Washington Cascades. I have less than 1000 miles on this vehicle (Forester 2.5i Limited) which is replacing a 2014 Turbo Diesel VW Sportswagen. Yet already I find the Subaru rides a little rougher but drives as well and has much more comfortable seating. The headrests on the VW were miserable but those on the Forester are comfortable and adjustable. I love the increased storage space, the more intuitive electronics and bright dash displays. It is too soon to comment on reliability but feel very positive about that feature.

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 New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Not sure that this was a good car choice

We bought the 2017 forester xt touring with eyesight. We love the eyesight feature, that being said we don't like the fact that we are unable to tint the front windshield because of the eyesight, and the sun is very intense through it. We live in Las Vegas Nv. The other complaint we have is the passenger front seat isn't able to adjust better and seems too high and causes sciatica to act up not comfortable for any distant travel. We had an 2009 vw jetta prior and was way more comfortable. I wish that wasn't the case cause we are very mad with vw at this time.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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