2021 Subaru Forester

$9,999
from
843
listings
$10K–$32K
price range
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Low$9,999
High$32,490
From$9,999
Avg Mileage64,265 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 843 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

2021 Subaru Forester Trims

All Trims Combined
From$9,999
$10K–$32K
843 listings64,265 avg miles
2.0XT Premium
From$1,950
87 listings|$2K–$23K
2.0XT Touring
From$4,995
193 listings|$5K–$30K
2.5X
From$550
243 listings|$550–$15K
2.5X L.L. Bean
From$995
11 listings|$995–$10K
2.5X Limited
From$575
92 listings|$575–$14K
2.5X Premium
From$900
158 listings|$900–$17K
2.5X Touring
From$6,500
12 listings|$7K–$16K
2.5XS
From$990
9 listings|$990–$11K
2.5XT
From$3,595
5 listings|$4K–$9K
2.5XT Limited
From$6,500
11 listings|$7K–$14K
2.5XT Premium
From$9,079
3 listings|$9K–$12K
2.5XT Touring
From$5,995
8 listings|$6K–$12K
2.5i
From$1,950
419 listings|$2K–$25K
2.5i Limited
From$2,250
569 listings|$2K–$34K
2.5i Premium
From$850
1,146 listings|$850–$27K
2.5i Touring
From$2,400
322 listings|$2K–$27K
L
From$2,995
9 listings|$3K–$6K
Limited
From$11,295
3,742 listings|$11K–$46K
Premium
From$9,995
7,822 listings|$10K–$54K
Sport
From$1,900
4,942 listings|$2K–$44K
Touring
From$10,795
5,133 listings|$11K–$48K
Wilderness
From$18,973
2,716 listings|$19K–$48K
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Subaru Forester Safety & Reliability

Elevated

The 2021 Subaru Forester's elevated safety profile includes 0 recall campaigns and 207 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

0
Recalls
207
Complaints
16
Crashes
5
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2021 Subaru Forester has accumulated 207 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with visibility/wiper leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Visibility/wiper67
02Unknown Or Other20
03Electrical System16
04Visibility13
05Engine11
207 total across 1 model years (2021–2021)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Subaru Forester Fuel Economy

29mpg combined
·
26city
·
33hwy
·
$2,350/yr

At 29 MPG combined, the 2021 Subaru Forester delivers consistent fuel economy. Budget accordingly.

Forester AWD - Automatic (AV-S7)
29mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
26 city33 hwy~$2,350/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2021 Subaru Forester

35States

If you're near California, you're in luck: 7% of listings are there. But with 35 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2021.

2021 Subaru Forester: Questions Buyers Ask

Pricing, reliability, and ownership answers

Is the 2021 Subaru Forester a good car to buy?

The 2021 Subaru Forester has its strengths and its watch-outs. Owners report visibility/wiper as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

What's the gas mileage of the 2021 Subaru Forester?

The 2021 Subaru Forester delivers 29 MPG combined per EPA testing. The fuel economy breakdown has city and highway numbers.

What are common problems with the 2021 Subaru Forester?

Out of 207 owner complaints, visibility/wiper issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.

How does the 2021 compare to other Subaru Forester years?

Each Subaru Forester model year has different pricing, recall counts, and owner satisfaction patterns. Compare all available years on the Subaru Forester overview page.

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