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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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I trust my Subaru

Looking for the most reliable, comfortable, and trustworthy vehicle on the road. I found My Subaru Forester! I love driving it because I feel safe and I know that everyone closes to it feels the same. It has a roomy cabin, good fuel economy and drivers' assist technology system on 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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Nice ride

This car meets all my needs. It's very comfortable, plenty of leg room in the front and back. It drives smooth. The standard options are a blessing, fog lights, heated seats, heated steering wheel, hands free device, eyesight driver assit, etc.

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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2018 Subaru Forester

I've only had my new Forester for a few days, but I am already in love. The ride is fantastic and the premium model has just enough convenience features for my needs. The SUV is solid and comfortable and the heated sweats are a definite plus! I am very happy with my purchase.

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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Best ride of all the cars I've owned!

This vehicle gets superior gas mileage, is comfortable, good looking and overall a great ride! I have already recommended this car to several people and a few friends and family got to test drive my car and loved 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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Second Subaru

Amazing vehicle very reliable and good on gas. But most important safe during those winter trips to New England.

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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Dima from Subaru of Puyallup gave the best service

The Subaru Forester is top rated for safety, it's reliability makes me feel more at ease going up into the mountains in all weather. Very roomy vehicle I take camping and on road trips. Dima from Subaru of Puyallup was very helpful in helping me decide the best Subaru model for my needs, he provides excellent customer service. Best location for service

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 Off-roading
  • Does recommend this car
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Love the sight lines

The interior is well appointed. Lots of safety features. Drives like a much more expensive automobile. Love the two tone leather seats.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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You can't beat Subaru!

We just bought the 2018 Forester because of the additional safety features (blind spot detection, EyeSight Technology, reverse assisted braking, auto light dimming, steering-responsive headlights, etc.) which are important for us as aging drivers. This should indeed be our "last car ever." My previous Forester got sold with 187,000+ miles on it at age 17 to a mechanic, which says a lot for Subaru's reliability and longevity. We expect this Forester to last longer than we do!

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, comfortable ,luxurious.

This car is comfortable. I love the large windshield. All the safety features are great: blindspot detection, lane crossover warning, closeness to car in front of me, etc. Gas mileage is good,heated seats and steering wheel wonderful.

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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A very reliable car to own

The car meets my needs. As a short person you look for the advantage to Fit the car. The trunk is spacious and seats are roomy

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