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Owners have filed 48 complaints about the 2026 Subaru Forester with NHTSA, and it has 4 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
48
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
4
on record
Fuel economy
29 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$7,034
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | 29 mpg |
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek and Forester vehicles. The castle nut on the left-front lower control arm ball joint may be improperly fastened, which can lead to the ball joint separating from the lower control arm.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire selection and rims."
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Forester and Forester Hybrid vehicles. The sliding glass panel of the power moonroof assembly may have been improperly bonded to the sliding frame, allowing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Forester vehicles. These vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect and/or incorrectly oriented rear hatch support bracket which can detach without prior warning.
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 |
Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA: body, glass & interior (14), driver-assist & stability (12), electrical system (8). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.
Up to 29 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.
Of the years we rate, the 2024 scores best (92/100) and the 2019 worst (24/100).