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Used 2010 Subaru Forester Consumer Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

Love Subarus

jazz, 07/28/2016
2010 Subaru Forester 2.5X 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Engine is a bit noisy

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2.88 out of 5 stars

Nice truck but my last Subaru

mike, 01/01/2010
2010 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Bought my first subaru in 2001 and it was perfect, rock solid till the day I sold it last week. The new replacement a XT sure looks nice BUT... Rattles something fierce and all over. The headlights wont work sometimes (had to shut the truck off and restart to get it working) windows software maybe?? The drivetrain makes bad noises when turning and the turbo (maybe) made a bad squealing sound for miles you first start the truck. I figured its under warranty let it blow up. The rear window for some reason wants to open with no one pushing buttons. The heater works in reverse. Have a small book for repairs. Will I buy another Subaru - I think Not. Too bad I didn't keep my old model, my fault.

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5 out of 5 stars

2.5x Forester Premium

Mr. Subi, 12/08/2009
2010 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

My first Subaru after 2 years of deciding on the 'do it all' vehicle. The perfect vehicle for the commuting outdoorsman. Sport/Utility defines the Forester very well (why don't they officially classify it as such?). The Forester is a rolling swiss army knife (pardon the metaphor). It can do so much so well, and do it safely. Reliable, spirited, great handling, ultra safe, very roomy, best AWD on the market, just as good off as on road. Equipped excellently on the base model, step up a notch and add the all weather package (recommended). Huge sunroof/moonroof, practically makes it feel like a convertible.

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2.13 out of 5 stars

4th and final Subaru

hpntst, 08/11/2010
2010 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful

I will never buy another Subaru. This Forester pings and knocks all of the time and they call it a characteristic of the engine. The tranny shudders when it shifts. Subaru is refusing to fix my car. NY State Lemon Law, here I come!

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3 out of 5 stars

Never again

Courtney Dorer, 08/27/2015
2010 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful

We bought the 2010 Forester and loved it! We did all of the maintenance required but the piston rings in the block stuck on the way home from vacation on the interstate burning all of the oil out of the engine!! The oil pressure light threshold must be set too low because it did NOT come on to warn us that there was a problem until the car began knocking and shuttering going down the interstate at 80 mph and by that time it was already too late!! Only 5 years old and 81000 miles!! We can replace the engine if we choose, but would be the same 2.5L motor which has the same issue that Subaru is aware of, NO THANK YOU! Will never buy a Subaru again!

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