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2011 Subaru Forester

Owners have filed 195 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Subaru Forester. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 34% of complaints. After that come air bags (15%) and brakes (10%).

At a glance

Complaints
195 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Engine 34% of complaints
Recalls
16
Fuel economy
21 to 23 MPG combined
Safety rating
4 of 5 stars NHTSA overall

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

Owners have filed 195 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Subaru Forester. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 34% of complaints. After that come air bags (15%) and brakes (10%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2011 Subaru Forester

Recalls

The 2011 Subaru Forester is affected by 16 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 16 recall campaigns for the 2011 Subaru Forester

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 3 versions of the 2011 Subaru Forester. Combined fuel economy ranges from 21 to 23 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 21 city / 27 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Safety rating

In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2011 Subaru Forester earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

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