2026 Subaru Forester
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 4 trims
Combined
35
City 35 · Highway 34
Cost per 100 miles
$11.63
Regular gasoline
Yearly fuel cost
$1,744
15,000 mi
Recalls
4
35 complaints
Cost per 100 miles: $11.63 · Yearly fuel cost: $1,744
Based on 15,000 miles a year and the average regular gasoline price in the US.
Trims
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Cost per 100 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forester Hybrid AWD Automatic (AV-S6) · Regular gasoline | 2.5 L 4 cyl | All-Wheel Drive | 35 | 34 | 35 | $11.63 |
| Forester AWD Automatic (AV-S8) · Regular gasoline | 2.5 L 4 cyl | All-Wheel Drive | 26 | 33 | 29 | $14.03 |
| Forester Sport/Touring AWD Automatic (AV-S8) · Regular gasoline | 2.5 L 4 cyl | All-Wheel Drive | 25 | 32 | 28 | $14.53 |
| Forester Wilderness AWD Automatic (AV-S8) · Regular gasoline | 2.5 L 4 cyl | All-Wheel Drive | 24 | 28 | 26 | $15.65 |
Fuel economy: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Cheapest states to run this car
- North Carolina · $9.48
- Georgia · $10.05
- Texas · $10.13
- South Carolina · $10.20
- Louisiana · $10.39
- Tennessee · $10.44
Most expensive states
- California · $16.57
- Hawaii · $16.11
- Nevada · $14.70
- Washington · $14.55
- Oregon · $13.45
- Alaska · $13.34
NHTSA safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ |
Recalls
- VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY (May 28, 2026)
- STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS (Dec 19, 2025)
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT (Oct 19, 2026)
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS (Jul 8, 2026)
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Recalls, complaints and ratings: NHTSA