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2018 Subaru Forester consumer reviews

$22,795–$23,795 MSRP range
side view of 2018 Forester Subaru
(513 reviews)
94% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.8
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Extremely practical

This car has exceeded what I need for day to day driving. I drive 60 miles daily and this car gives great mpg?s. It is very comfortable and easy to drive, plenty of room for my daughters many activities. I?m always carrying taekwondo gear, piano books, and have plenty of room for passengers. Road trips are fun and I can average 35 mpg on highway. Overall I am very pleased with my Forester, even though this isn?t the turbo version, it still has sufficient pep. I see myself having this car for a while!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very refined; good value

The car has very good safety features (blind spot detection + lane keep assist + rear camera + rear cross traffic alert + collision avoidance + rear automatic braking + adaptive cruise control). These come at a very reasonable price compared to luxury brands. Some of these features are not perfect but are good enough to help the driver most of the time. I gave reliability 4 stars only as I have only had the car for 1200 miles now.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Best Car I've Owned

I've only had my car for about a month now but I absolutely love it. It's incredibly comfortable with the button for back support, drives very quiet, and is the perfect size for what I wanted. I especially love the visibility. It's mirrors all around. You virtually have no blind spot. I'm sure the car will be great in the winter as well though I have not gotten there yet.

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Gas Mileage

Great SUV. Just a a few items that could be better. Being short the steering wheel doesn't adjust up and down making it difficult to see the speedometer. Also the sliding arm rest needs to be longer. Gives a very comfortable ride.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Excellent, value for money

This is what I was looking for in my new car, I am very happy, my parents are happy, kids loving it. I m satisfied

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

The Subaru Forester has plenty of leg room and great visibility. The ride can be a little noisy but Subaru has improved on this in the new model. The new Exmod feature is a life saver if stuck in snow. The car offers good head space while sitting up high. There is good storage space.

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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You should drive a Forester!

This car gives me better visibility than any car I?ve owned. Love that I can raise the seat enough to actually see over the hood! I traded in a Toyota Camry that was 5 years old and my insurance on the Forester is less than I was paying on the Camry. I met a gentleman while pumping gasoline that owned a towing company. He told me he didn?t tow Subaru?s and of course I asked why. ?They don?t break down.? !!!

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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A fantastic car!

I love my Subaru Forrestor. Highly recommend you test drive one and believe me you will buy it. Great value too, one fantastic car and so safe too.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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comfortable, safe and reliable, good mileage

We found the car that meets all our needs, looking forward to long term use and discovering new beautiful spots in our North West as well as visiting many old favorites.

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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Best all-around vehicle for Northeast driving

We have to have all-wheel drive here in Connecticut. The Forester offers plenty of room plus fairly good gas mileage. This model has all the bells and whistles.

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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