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Is the Subaru Forester Reliable?

2009–2021 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Updated daily from federal safety databases.

100/ 100Excellent
0
Total Recalls
0
Owner Complaints
0
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Subaru Forester Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsReliability ScoreRating
202100
100
Excellent
202000
100
Excellent
201900
100
Excellent
201800
100
Excellent

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Forester Compares to Similar Vehicles

Subaru Forester100/100
Suv Category Average68/100

The Forester scores 32 points above the average suv — a strong result.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Subaru Forester reliable?+

The Subaru Forester scores 100/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 4 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 0 recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Forester is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2021 Forester achieved the highest reliability score of 100/100 with 0 recalls and 0 complaints.

How many miles does a Forester last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Subaru Forester owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Forester will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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Check a Specific Subaru Forester VIN

Model-level reliability scores show general trends. A VIN-specific report reveals the exact history of any individual vehicle — accidents, odometer records, auction events, and open recalls.

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