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Subaru Forester Wilderness: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2024 (87/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2024 87 · 2022 77 · 2023 76 · 2021 73

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.

202664/100
Too New

12 complaints · 3 recalls

202564/100
Caution

79 complaints · 3 recalls

202487/100
Buybest year

28 complaints · 0 recalls

202376/100
Buy

70 complaints · 1 recalls

202277/100
Buy

94 complaints · 1 recalls

202173/100
Buy

207 complaints · 0 recalls

202067/100
Caution

592 complaints · 0 recalls

201960/100
Caution

831 complaints · 3 recalls

201868/100
Buy

488 complaints · 3 recalls

201767/100
Caution

578 complaints · 1 recalls

201668/100
Buy

405 complaints · 3 recalls

201564/100
Caution

613 complaints · 3 recalls

201473/100
Buy

403 complaints · 2 recalls

201364/100
Caution

77 complaints · 12 recalls

201264/100
Caution

105 complaints · 15 recalls

201164/100
Caution

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 Wilderness’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Subaru Forester Wilderness as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.