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2018 Subaru Forester consumer reviews

$22,795–$23,795 MSRP range
side view of 2018 Forester Subaru
(514 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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a joy to drive

I liked the Honda Civic hatchback, but the Forester was even more in command and at 0% interest loan, a better buy for me now

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Shiny , New & Reliable

I was researching online and the Subaru kept coming up with high standards of safety and reliability. I was planning on a Honda but after the test drive I chose the Subaru. Handles great and looks great. I look forward to many years of driving this car.

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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Great collision avoidance system

Great improvement over previous models great response in emergency situations. Has all the bells and whistles and then some. Great collision avoidance features very satisfied with my purchase. Has lane keep assist and steering responsive fog lights. Also adaptive cruise control and blind spot detection with lane change assist. Great blue tooth wireless connectivity and power assisted steering. Discovering something new every day. Recommend this model to anyone interested in purchasing a nw 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
  • Does recommend this car
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Love It

This is the second Forester that I have owned. It is spacious, comfortable, easy to get into, great visibility, excellent performance. I had tried four other vehicles and kept coming back to the Forester. It may not win awards for appearance but it gets my vote for everything else.

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
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I owned my 3rd subaru

The car meet my need this is my 3rd subaru my 2018 forest was totaled in a wreck so I went and purchased another one

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • 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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Forester fan. Great car!

Just recently purchased our 4th Subaru. History started in 1986. This is our 2nd Forester, looking forward to excellent things this car provides for us. Car is very comfortable, has lots of power and handles nicely. Love the back up camera and the safety features it provides!

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
  • Does recommend this car
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So far, so good.

This is a plain vanilla model with no special amenities which I did not need. After 1100 miles, I am perfectly satisfied and pleased. In the past I have driven mostly smaller cars, but because of the full time all wheel drive, this model handles very well. Visibility is great! Because it was listed as flood damaged, I bought it from a used car dealer. It had 22 miles on it when I first viewed it, and 70 when I drove it away. For all intents and purposes, it was (is) new, but legally it is used. Thus the answer below.

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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On our 2nd one

I love the style, versatility, gas mileage, and driving ease of this SUV. It feels and drives like a sedan in town but has the all wheel drive and clearance versatility I need for driving on the backroads. The price and financing options are the best I could find after much reasearch. Baby car seat fits easily in the back seat middle. We have an older model that has been worry free. I have come to expect that of Subaru.

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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safe reliable

most underrated car in the industry. Does not get the attention it deserves . Passengers in it for the first time are always impressed with the look and drive.

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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First New Car Since 1979

For the first time since 1979 I bought a new car just for me. The car I have been dreaming about for years a Subaru. I knew how safe Subaru was, I just never thought I would own one so soon. I love the ride, and all the safety features. My salesman was great and very patient with as I tried to decide what color, options, when to actually buy 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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