2012 Subaru Forester
Owners have filed 140 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Subaru Forester. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 21% of complaints. After that come air bags (14%) and cruise control (13%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 140 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 21% of complaints
- Recalls
- 15
- 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 140 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Subaru Forester. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 21% of complaints. After that come air bags (14%) and cruise control (13%).
Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2012 Subaru Forester
Recalls
The 2012 Subaru Forester is affected by 15 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
Fuel economy
The EPA lists 3 versions of the 2012 Subaru Forester. Combined fuel economy ranges from 21 to 23 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 21 city / 27 highway.
Safety rating
In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2012 Subaru Forester earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.