2005 Subaru Forester Review

2005 Subaru Forester is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 175.20 in length and 65.00 in height. Made in Japan, 2005 Subaru Forester has 5 trims priced by the manufacturer at 23,845 with just total of 1 recalls in the past 2005 Subaru Forester. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 15.90 gallon. The engine is 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V and uses 22 - 23 of gasoline in the city and 22 - 23 on highways.

Make: Subaru
Model: Forester
Trims Available: 5
Location: JAPAN
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine: 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Driveline: AWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $23,845 USD
MPG: 22 - 23 City / 28 - 30 HWY
Tires: 215/60R16
Tank Size: 16 gallon

Subaru Forester 2005 Trims

2005 Subaru Forester 2.5 XS

Engine: 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 - 23 City / 28 - 30 HWY

2005 Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Engine: 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 - 23 City / 28 - 30 HWY

2005 Subaru Forester 2.5 XS L.L.Bean Edition

Engine: 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 City / 28 HWY

2005 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT

Engine: 2.5L H4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 - 20 City / 23 - 24 HWY

2005 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Premium

Engine: 2.5L H4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 - 20 City / 23 - 24 HWY

Vin Numbers

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 11V464000 started on /Date(1315281600000-0400)/.

Summary: SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2007 ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW JERSEY, OHIO, RHODE ISLAND, WEST VIRGINIA AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY BREAK AT THE HANGER BRACKETS DUE TO CORROSION IF THE HANGER BRACKET IS EXPOSED TO SALTY AND HUMID ENVIRONMENTS SUCH AS ROADS CONTAINING SNOW MELTING AGENT.

Consequence: A BROKEN CONTROL ARM CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: SUBARU WILL HANDLE THEIR VEHICLES AND SAAB WILL HANDLE THEIRS. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DEGREE OF CORROSION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS, AND WILL EITHER RUSTPROOF OR REPLACE THEM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.

FAQ

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With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2005 Subaru Forester is its excellent fuel economy. 2005 Subaru Forester has a 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V engine and It gets 22 - 23/28 - 30 mpg city/highway.

There are 1 recalls recorded in our database for 2005 Subaru Forester that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

2005 Subaru Forester can go 349.8 miles in the city and 445.2 on the highways.

2005 Subaru Forester is made in Japan between 1998 to 2021.

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$21,445 - $27,545
22 - 23 City / 28 - 30 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.5L H4 SOHC 16V

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$21,445 - $27,545
22 - 23 City / 28 - 30 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.5L H4 SOHC 16V

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$21,445 - $27,545
22 - 23 City / 28 - 30 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.5L H4 SOHC 16V

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$21,445 - $27,545
22 - 23 City / 28 - 30 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.5L H4 SOHC 16V

Subaru Legacy

$21,445 - $27,545
22 - 23 City / 28 - 30 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.5L H4 SOHC 16V

Subaru Legacy Wagon

$21,445 - $27,545
22 - 23 City / 28 - 30 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.5L H4 SOHC 16V

Subaru Outback

$21,445 - $27,545
22 - 23 City / 28 - 30 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.5L H4 SOHC 16V

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