Subaru
Forester
Compact SUVGeneration Timeline
2000-2002 SF
1 engine
302 complaints 1 fire report 3 deaths reported
8.2/10
→ 2003-2008 SG
1 engine
711 complaints 16 fire reports 2 deaths reported
7.6/10
→ 2009-2013 SH
4 engines
769 complaints 26 fire reports 1 death reported
6.9/10
→ 2014-2018 SJ
8 engines
2,514 complaints 15 fire reports
8.7/10
→ 2019-2025 SK
2 engines
1,750 complaints 38 fire reports 2 deaths reported
8.7/10
→ 2026 2026
1 engine
25 complaints
Not rated
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