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Reliability Database
Subaru

Forester

Compact SUV
Best Engine ⚠️ Caution (3.4)
5 Generations
15 Engines Rated
6,134 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
5 recommended 6 caution 4 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2002 SF
0 engines
318 complaints 🔥 1 ☠ 3
→
2003-2008 SG
2 engines
713 complaints 🔥 16 ☠ 2
5.3L 8-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.8)
→
2009-2013 SH
3 engines
767 complaints 🔥 25 ☠ 1
Unknown ❌ Avoid (1.8)
→
2014-2018 SJ
8 engines
2,452 complaints 🔥 15
2.5L ⚠️ Caution (3.4)
→
2019-2025 SK
2 engines
1,884 complaints 🔥 32 ☠ 2
5.3L 8-cyl ⚠️ Caution (3.0)
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