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Subaru Forester problems: all generations

We have documented 3 generations of the Subaru Forester: Forester III (2008–2013), Forester IV (2012–2018) and Forester V (2018–2024). The one with the best score is the Subaru Forester V (10.0/10, provisional). Choose the generation or the year to see its faults, the engines best avoided and what to check before buying.

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  1. Subaru Forester III

    2008–2013 · code SH

    Engines and gearboxes: Subaru bóxer

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    5.1 out of 10MotorFiable Score

  2. Subaru Forester IV

    2012–2018 · code SJ

    Engines and gearboxes: Subaru bóxer

    Most serious fault: High severity

    6.6 out of 10MotorFiable Score

  3. Subaru Forester V

    2018–2024 · code SK

    Engines and gearboxes: Subaru bóxer

    Most serious fault: High severity

    10.0 out of 10Provisional score

Problems with Subaru cars · Least reliable cars