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Reliability Database
Subaru

Forester

Compact SUV
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (3.6)
5 Generations
16 Engines Rated
5,906 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
4 recommended 7 caution 5 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2002 SF
1 engine
307 complaints 🔥 1 ☠ 3
Unknown ❌ Avoid (1.1)
→
2003-2008 SG
1 engine
710 complaints 🔥 16 ☠ 2
Unknown ❌ Avoid (1.0)
→
2009-2013 SH
4 engines
767 complaints 🔥 25 ☠ 1
Unknown ⚠️ Caution (2.0)
→
2014-2018 SJ
8 engines
2,449 complaints 🔥 15
2.5L ✅ Recommended (3.6)
→
2019-2025 SK
2 engines
1,673 complaints 🔥 32 ☠ 2
Unknown ⚠️ Caution (2.9)
→
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