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2021 Subaru Forester

Owners have filed 290 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Subaru Forester. Wipers, windshield & visibility is the most reported problem area, at 31% of complaints. After that come electrical system (11%) and engine (11%).

At a glance

Complaints
290 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Wipers, windshield & visibility 31% of complaints
Fuel economy
29 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 290 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Subaru Forester. Wipers, windshield & visibility is the most reported problem area, at 31% of complaints. After that come electrical system (11%) and engine (11%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2021 Subaru Forester

Fuel economy

The EPA rates the 2021 Subaru Forester at 29 MPG combined (26 city / 33 highway).

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Safety rating

In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2021 Subaru Forester earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

Other model years of the Forester