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Subaru Forester by Model-Year

30 model-years of the Subaru Forester, 1998 through 2027. Each row carries that model-year’s own EPA combined MPG(e), estimated annual fuel cost, NHTSA complaints filed and recall campaigns issued, so you can see which year is worth reading about before you open it.

Every Model-Year Compared

Fuel economy, fuel cost, complaints and recall campaigns by model-year30 model-years, newest first. Scroll sideways to see every column.
Model Year	Combined MPG(e)	Annual Fuel Cost ($)	Complaints	Recall Campaigns
2027 Subaru Forester	26–36	1,750–2,400	0	0
2026 Subaru Forester	26–35	1,800–2,400	35	4
2025 Subaru Forester	26–35	1,800–2,400	100	3
2024 Subaru Forester	26–29	2,150–2,400	31	2
2023 Subaru Forester	26–29	2,150–2,400	74	1
2022 Subaru Forester	26–29	2,150–2,400	100	1
2021 Subaru Forester	29	2,150	215	0
2020 Subaru Forester	29	2,150	604	0
2019 Subaru Forester	29	2,150	834	3
2018 Subaru Forester	24–28	2,200–3,100	498	3
2017 Subaru Forester	24–28	2,200–3,100	594	1
2016 Subaru Forester	25–27	2,300–3,100	416	3
2015 Subaru Forester	25–27	2,300–3,100	617	3
2014 Subaru Forester	24–27	2,300–3,100	403	2
2013 Subaru Forester	21–23	2,700–3,700	78	12
2012 Subaru Forester	21–23	2,700–3,700	106	15
2011 Subaru Forester	21–23	2,700–3,700	147	16
2010 Subaru Forester	21–22	2,850–3,700	262	17
2009 Subaru Forester	21–22	2,850–3,700	178	18
2008 Subaru Forester	20–22	2,850–3,850	50	1
2007 Subaru Forester	20–22	2,850–3,850	74	1
2006 Subaru Forester	20–22	2,850–3,850	88	2
2005 Subaru Forester	19–23	2,700–4,050	93	1
2004 Subaru Forester	18–21	2,950–4,300	219	2
2003 Subaru Forester	21	2,950	189	3
2002 Subaru Forester	21	2,950	88	1
2001 Subaru Forester	21	2,950	139	0
2000 Subaru Forester	21	2,950	75	0
1999 Subaru Forester	20–21	2,950–3,100	131	1
1998 Subaru Forester	20–21	2,950–3,100	101	1