The Lemon IndexAll cars · Subaru Forester · 2021
2021 Subaru Forester. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 1
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto (AV-S7) | AWD | 26 / 33 / 29 | Regular | $2,150 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 3,200 and 23,200 miles. Median 8,000, from 37 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wipers & visibility | 2,000 | 1,500–4,000 | 9 |
| Engine | 30,000 | 16,200–33,000 | 5 |
| Visibility | 8,800 | 5,400–14,800 | 12 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Wipers & visibility | 48% |
| Automatic emergency braking | 10% |
| Electrical | 9% |
| Visibility | 9% |
| Engine | 9% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 8 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Manufacturer communications 371
Subaru filed 371 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Event Data Recorder (EDR) Function of Airbag Module
- This bulletin provides important information regarding diagnosis and replacement of the…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Forester SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard | Standard |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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