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2013 Subaru Forester

Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Subaru Forester. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 28% of complaints. After that come air bags (14%) and brakes (9%).

At a glance

Complaints
95 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Engine 28% of complaints
Recalls
12
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 95 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Subaru Forester. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 28% of complaints. After that come air bags (14%) and brakes (9%).

  • Engine 28%
  • Air bags 14%
  • Brakes 9%
  • Cruise control 7%
  • Drivetrain & axles 6%

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2013 Subaru Forester

Recalls

The 2013 Subaru Forester is affected by 12 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 12 recall campaigns for the 2013 Subaru Forester

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 3 versions of the 2013 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 2013 Subaru Forester earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

Other model years of the Forester