Subaru Forester is Most Reliable Car Again According to Consumer Reports

The Subaru Forester has been named one of the most reliable cars by Consumer Reports, joining this year's best of the best. What makes this exciting is that the Forester ranks out of ten top-rated models, with Consumer Reports noting its impressive fuel economy, spacious interior, excellent visibility, and user-friendly controls and tech.

This vehicle has always been a winner in the safety department, but for this year, Forester shoots to the top of the ladder. It's an ultra-safe, well-styled compact SUV and one of the better choices for drivers.

Consumer Reports Gives The Subaru Forester A Top Honor

Recently, the Subaru Forester was listed as one of ten other high-ranking models, coming in at number six. The Forester has also been named number one out of 27 compact SUVs, according to Consumer Reports testing, so it continues to dominate.

Based on data from over 330,000 vehicles, the yearly survey highlights the Forester's reliability and driveability, giving it the highest honor.

Of the SUV models tested, the Forester received a rating of 82 out of a possible 100 scoring. This boosted the SUV to the top of many lists, including it in Consumer Report's '10 Most Reliable Cars.'

The safety specs and overall performance of the Forester exceeded expectations, and it has been a top-rated choice for families since its debut in 1997. As the last year of the fifth-generation life cycle, Subaru has perfected the Forester SUV: It shows on the Consumer Report final scoring.

Here are some special shoutouts to Forester from the Consumer Reports ranking:

  • Standard all-wheel drive
  • X-Mode with hill-descent control
  • Forester's dual-function X-Mode
  • 8.7 inches of ground clearance (9.2 inches for Wilderness trim)
  • Subaru's next-generation EyeSight driver-assist safety technology

How Does Consumer Reports Determine Which Cars Are The Most Reliable?

Consumer Reports gathers its data from customer and driver feedback across cars, trucks, and SUVs, asking for problems or positive comments about specific models. The Forester received overwhelmingly positive feedback and ranked highly for its fuel efficiency, design, outward visibility, and easy-to-maneuver control system and technology.

Subaru Forester Fuel Economy

Fuel efficiency in the 2023 and 2024 Subaru Forester was a top reason for its inclusion on Consumer Reports' "Most Reliable" list, with an EPA-estimated 26/33 city/highway MPG and 29 combined MPG for standard models.

Moreover, the Forester Wilderness trim offers an estimated 25/28 city/highway MPG and 26 combined MPG. This is impressive for the compact SUV segment and has helped aid in Forester's top-spot ranking.

Subaru Forester Safety Features

Safety is another category for the Forester in Consumer Reports scoring, offering endless features for drivers and passengers. Inside the Forester, you can expect standard EyeSight Driver Assist Technology. This acts as an extra set of eyes on the road for Forester drivers, including:

  • Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Pre-Collision Braking
  • Pre-Collision Throttle Management

These are just some safety features on your 2023/2024 Forester, making it an incredibly safe option for families. There's a reason it beat 26 other compact SUV models, per the Consumer Reports tabulation, and made it to the top ten list for this year.

Shop The All-New Forester At Granite Subaru Today!

Now that the world knows how reliable the Subaru Forester is, it's time to shop for one at your neighborhood dealer, Granite Subaru! With excellent safety, performance, and design, the Forester is the perfect compact SUV for any journey.

See you soon. Safe driving!

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