2025 Subaru Forester consumer reviews

I traded in a 23 Rav4 limited for a 25 Forester Limited. I have to say my Rav4 was a lot nicer car overall. The Forester is lacking in tech. especially safe features. It lacks sensors on the front that warn you of close objects and people. Sensors on the rear do not always warn driver of close objects. Tested with shop crew and rear sensors will not detect a person unless they are within 5 ft. and on one occasion not at all. Bell's n whistles go off at unexpected times and sometimes takes a while to turn off. General operation of controls is ruff. Like turn signals won't turn off most of the time on corners less than about 50-60 degrees. This is only part of the items i have discussed with the dealer. The worst part of all is they basically ignores my concerns. What is the warranty for?

My Forester is roomy enough for me and several passengers, yet small enough to park easily. It’s reliable, responsive, and I get 35 mpg. The safety features are excellent.

Bought this car and took off for a 2000miles trip so learned along the way, Not a speed demon but enough to get into traffic and gas mileage is great...over 30 on highway. my only complaint was I couldn't see during a bad storm because the center screen was so bright it was blinding me and had to turn it off. I have over 15000miles on it and owned for over a year and I would buy another one,

My first Subaru although each of my kids had a used one as their first cars. Very well made, It is quite comfortable but I wish the seats went up a little bit more. I bought the Premium model and it has everything you could ask for. Handles great, has more than enough oomph, and I am averaging around 26.5 mpg in mostly city driving. Took a 200 mile out and back trip, and averaged 34.8 mpg. I will certainly buy another Subaru when it is time, usually every 2-3 years.

Experienced zero issues in doing business with Crown Subaru. They were professional, efficient, and knowledgeable. The transaction was business like, and the personnel just about perfect.

I have had a 21, 23 and now a 25 Subaru Forester Premium and over the years they have gotten better. I didn’t think I would like the large screen but now after two weeks of driving it, I’m loving it. It is a safe and reliable vehicle for small families and seniors like me.

My biggest problem with the forester is the infotainment system and the tom tom navigation. The infotainment is laggy at best. It can take two seconds per press to respond. And the tom tom? What? Did tom tom give Subaru a deal on 80s technologies. Recently I asked for a dollar tree and it changed it to 03. I have asked for vorhees and it kept trying to change it to Glendale? xxx. It is not barely usable, it is absolutely unuseable, that part of this car is a xxx.

I have had the car since 10/24/25 and have put 3800 miles on it. It has driven beautiful and made the long miles go by much nicer. Great vision and enough power . Gas mileage low 30’s on the highway . Great cargo capacity. It is a functional SUV very happy.

Safety? Huh, most unsafe car I've ever owned. Man do i miss my 2018 Forester, so much more simple and easier to drive, more power too. Have to use the screen for everything, dangerous, have to take eyes off road. Impossible to see the screen during the day Glitchy! have to take eyes off road again to make sure button engaged. Can't access the screen until I agree to drive safe? Just terrible! you are encouraging and enabling people to not pay attention when they drive. I have no faith in the durability of this vehicle because of all the bells and whistles I don't want or need. Constant beeping at me, shut up! And the one alarm really needed? No blind spot alarm which is far more important than lane departure. What the heck Subaru? Ding ding ding gonna put me in the looney bin. Can't turn these irritating and annoying alarms and controls off. like auto stop of engine (I get very irritated and feel like i'm back in the 1970s in a carbureted car again. This feature is not very smart in bumper-to-bumper LA traffic) Lane control, auto braking, Notification the car in front of me moved? Wow. Auto braking, Downhill control very annoying to me and dangerous to the car behind me. I live in L.A. I'm going to get killed in this car by the auto braking. Auto brake too sensitive, paranoid really. I've had the car hit the brakes for a car in the next lane. You should have seen the guy behind me react. Not positive I'll tell ya Remote doesn't work much past 10 get away - useless. probably because they would prefer that we pay the subscription to have the app available on your phone to control the vehicle. Again, I feel this is a security risk and something that could be hacked quite easily. Some positive thoughts... It seems to be a little bit larger, rides much smoother and quieter, it just looks better to most people. Most of my family and friends made fun of me for the 2018 Forester looks. But I loved that vehicle. even more sad now that I had to give it up because the miles are getting too high.

While we spent more than we wanted to on a new vehicle, we are very pleased with our new Forester. Performance is excellent and the ability to put a walker or wheelchair into the back is easy. I can also put two dog strollers in which is a big plus for me. Auto fold down rear seats are a bonus. Handling is a breeze and our dealership excels others. No complaints...