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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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Perfect for road trips

Beautiful, efficient, handles well in all types of traffic. Have taken on 2 lengthy road trips so far and just love it! Easy packing hatch back holds luggage and extras for 3 weeks on the road. traveling caravan style with 3 other vehicles, my Forester voted most comfortable by all passengers and alternate drivers. I rarely need a comfort stop because adjustable seats make every drive like traveling in a lounge chair.

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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This car has been a good car to this date

This car has better quality than the 2012 outback we had. The room is better and the ride is smooth. The car has many more up to date safety features than he out we had.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I have owned.

VIA auto, Spencerport, NY found this beautiful car for me. It is sturdy, beautifully designed, lots of back seat leg room. Great traction in the snow and ice. Love all the safety features it has, gas mileage is awesome. The driver seat is SO comfortable. Being short, it raises up far enough (finally a car that does that) and positions perfectly so not too close to steering wheel. Lumbar support is awesome. THIS is definitely my dream 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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best SUV I've ever owned

This SUV is a very comfortable and efficient automobile! Very smooth ride and has pretty good power for a 4 cylinder. The gas is very good too. It has plenty of room as well.

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 comfortable vehicle I have owned

I absolutely love it. Handles well. Comfortable. Most of all it?s a safe vehicle. The only problem I had, once I got the vehicle was the battery. Someone put a small amp battery in it And would lose charge if the vehicle sat for a day.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Love this behicle

I love my new purchase! Honestly not at all what was on my radar as far as a purchase but met ALL of my wants!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Could have done better

Well the price for value was very disappointing and the dealership did not resopnd to my request they just used my email to laure mme in.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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Incredible SUV

This Car is just fun to drive. Its made well and you can tell by how it handles and responds to everything you ask it to do. It looks sophisticated and Sexy!

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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No more Suby's for me

had to replace tires at 30K, brakes at 32K, battery at 46K, and have electrical issues twice with electric windows. Also was part of recall for low transmission fluid. In a nutshell a headache. For what I paid...I expect a far more reliable car. Wish I would have bought a Honda CRV.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Third Subaru

Forester Limited is the nicest I've owned yet. Drove my 2009 base model Forester 9 years, 176k miles until someone hit me. I wasn't injured but car was totaled. The opportunity to buy a new one was expected but I couldn't 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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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