2017 Subaru Forester
Owners have filed 812 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Subaru Forester. Air bags is the most reported problem area, at 25% of complaints. After that come wipers, windshield & visibility (14%) and electrical system (13%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 812 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Air bags 25% of complaints
- Recalls
- 1
- Fuel economy
- 24 to 28 MPG combined
- Safety rating
- 5 of 5 stars NHTSA overall
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA
Problems owners report
Owners have filed 812 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Subaru Forester. Air bags is the most reported problem area, at 25% of complaints. After that come wipers, windshield & visibility (14%) and electrical system (13%).
Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2017 Subaru Forester
Recalls
The 2017 Subaru Forester is affected by 1 safety recall campaign in NHTSA's records.
Fuel economy
The EPA lists 3 versions of the 2017 Subaru Forester. Combined fuel economy ranges from 24 to 28 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 26 city / 32 highway.
Safety rating
In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2017 Subaru Forester earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.