2018 Subaru Forester
Owners have filed 687 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Subaru Forester. Wipers, windshield & visibility is the most reported problem area, at 23% of complaints. After that come air bags (18%) and electrical system (10%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 687 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 23% of complaints
- Recalls
- 3
- 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 687 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Subaru Forester. Wipers, windshield & visibility is the most reported problem area, at 23% of complaints. After that come air bags (18%) and electrical system (10%).
Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2018 Subaru Forester
Recalls
The 2018 Subaru Forester is affected by 3 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
Fuel economy
The EPA lists 3 versions of the 2018 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 2018 Subaru Forester earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.