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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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Feel very safe in this car.

This car has more bells and whistles than we thought we wanted or needed. It is funny how you come to appreciate features like the backup warning system and the eyesight feature.It is super comfortable and quiet.

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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Best Purchase Ever

This vehicle goes beyond my needs! More options than I can name with plenty of room to spare. Great visibility and a beautiful "Crystal White Pearl" color! This will be the "last" vehicle I ever buy and it is definitely the best deal I ever made!

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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The perfect car for me!

The car met all my expectations! Perfect size, good gas mileage, excellent price. Everything I was looking for in a used vehicle. McClarty Honda made it a very pleasant experience!

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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I love this car

Such a fun car to drive, great value for the money, perfect balance between family and sport and has amazing safety record. This is a joy to drive - and we LOVE the huge moon roof.

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Best 5 Seater I owned

This is is great for a small family of 4. It has plenty of legroom in the front and back, the ride is great. Top end model has all the safety equipment, Steering responsive headlights to see better during turns.

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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Forester has come a long way

I gad previously owned an older model of the Forester. The seats were hard, the interior basic, and the style like a box. The revamped model changed all those features and has proven to be a comfortable and stylish vehicle. My last Forester saved my life when someone hit me and the card rolled over. I feel safe in my current 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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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First Subaru experience

I've only just finished the test drive at this point. I was impressed with the handling and visibility. Transmission seems normal. I was worried that a CVT would drive differently than what I'm used to. Seems to shift smoothly and has plenty of power at least as far as I've experienced so far based on the test drive.

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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Meh at the best

Poor quality components. It's not even 2 years and I have a hole in the carpet, by the pedals. Plenty of holes in exterior paint from other cars hitting mine with their door too. I had my previous car 9 years and less damage! Fuel economy awful. Seats uncomfortable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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A dream to own and drive.

This care is top of the line in all safety tests and is so very comfortable. It drives well and has more than what we need in terms of extras.

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Quality and safety

Roomy, safe, reliable and comfortable. The only problem is the poor service dept. of our dealer, Sheehy Subaru in Springfield, Va. Sadly, they are terrible.

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