2017 Subaru Forester Review

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2017 Subaru Forester is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 180.90 in length and 68.20 in height. Made in Japan, 2017 Subaru Forester has 8 trims priced by the manufacturer at 29,195 with just total of 1 recalls in the past 2017 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 26 of gasoline in the city and 26 on highways.

Make: Subaru

Model: Forester

Trims Available: 8

Location: JAPAN

Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

Engine: 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V

Transmission: CVT

Driveline: AWD

Seats: 5

MSRP: $29,195 USD

MPG: 26 City / 32 HWY

Tires: 225/60R H

Tank Size: 16 gallon

Exterior Photos

Interior Photos

Subaru Forester 2017 Trims

2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Engine: 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V

Transmission: CVT

Drivetrain: AWD

Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 26 City / 32 HWY

2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium PZEV CVT

Engine: 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V

Transmission: CVT

Drivetrain: AWD

Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 26 City / 32 HWY

2017 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium

Engine: 2.0L H4 SOHC 16V

Transmission: CVT

Drivetrain: AWD

Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 23 City / 27 HWY

2017 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Engine: 2.0L H4 SOHC 16V

Transmission: CVT

Drivetrain: AWD

Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 23 City / 27 HWY

2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i PZEV 6M

Engine: 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V

Transmission: 6M

Drivetrain: AWD

Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 22 City / 29 HWY

2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Engine: 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V

Transmission: CVT

Drivetrain: AWD

Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 26 City / 32 HWY

2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium

Engine: 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V

Transmission: 6M

Drivetrain: AWD

Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 26 City / 32 HWY

2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i PZEV CVT

Engine: 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V

Transmission: CVT

Drivetrain: AWD

Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 26 City / 32 HWY

Vin Numbers

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 19V701000 started on /Date(1570075200000-0400)/.

Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen.

Consequence: If the connection loosens, the front passenger airbag may deactivate even though the seat is occupied, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the ODS sensor mat harness, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUM-98.

FAQ

One of the main issues about the 2017 Subaru Forester is related to the latest recall where "if the connection loosens, the front passenger airbag may deactivate even though the seat is occupied, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger in the event of a crash". 2017 Subaru Forester is ranked 5 in safety ratings, which is higher then the rating for 2016 Subaru Forester.

The 2017 Subaru Forester has NHTSA crash test rating of 5 and IIHS Crash test rating of 5.

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If you consider used 2017 Subaru Forester look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2017 Subaru Forester’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 26 miles, which is higher then 2016 Subaru Forester.

2017 Subaru Forester is made in Japan between 1998 to 2021.