Compact SUVs · SJ generation
Fair Below average
It scores 31 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $12,686 to own, including $2,966 in repairs.
Reliability
31/100
Below average
Repairs, 5 years
$2,966
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$7,556
27 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$11,724
$10,317 – $13,131, estimate
Recalls
3
on record
Owner complaints
616
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and C
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 WRX vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 21, 2015, and Forester 2.0XT vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 20, 2015. The turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Of the years we rate, the 2024 scores best (92/100) and the 2019 worst (24/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 92/100 |
| 2023 | 85/100 |
| 2022 | 86/100 |
| 2021 | 58/100 |
| 2020 | 28/100 |
| 2019 | 24/100 |
| 2018 | 67/100 |
| 2017 | 51/100 |
| 2016 | 53/100 |
| 2015 | 31/100 |
Not especially. It scores 31 out of 100, below average for compact and small SUVs; the 2022, 2023 and 2024 scored better.
It scores 31 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is below average. Based on 616 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,966 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $12,686 over 5 years: $2,164 in lost value, $2,966 in repairs and $7,556 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $11,724 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2024 scores best (92/100) and the 2019 worst (24/100).
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.