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Subaru Forester: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2024 (85/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.
11 complaints · 2 recalls
78 complaints · 2 recalls
28 complaints · 2 recalls
69 complaints · 1 recalls
93 complaints · 1 recalls
831 complaints · 3 recalls
487 complaints · 3 recalls
577 complaints · 1 recalls
405 complaints · 3 recalls
611 complaints · 3 recalls
403 complaints · 2 recalls
77 complaints · 12 recalls
105 complaints · 15 recalls
147 complaints · 16 recalls
Zeroing in on the 2024?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2024 Subaru Forester’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Subaru Forester head-to-head →