2013 Subaru Forester Overview
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Vehicle
2.5X Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Bought a 2013 Forester new for my daughter. It consumed oil right from the start. Presently has 55,000 miles and uses one quart every 1300 miles. Will be taking it to dealer for their assessment. Assuming they give me a runaround, will probably trade it in. Wonder how many other Subarus out there have a similar problem. So watch out . Will update this if they make it right. Update: 5/4/2016 Dealer did not give me a runaround. Dealer suggested a 1200 mile oil consumption test. They measured 1.5 quarts used in 1200 miles. This qualified for new short-block which the dealer installed. No cost to me. Currently we are doing our own mileage test to see if the new short-block made any difference. She now has about 600 miles on the new block and I will update this post when we get more miles. The dealership in this case has been extremely helpful and I give Subaru credit for standing behind this problem. Hopefully the short-block solves the problem. Update: 5/5/2016 Good news. I got a chance to check the oil level on my daughter's car. Since the new short block was installed she has driven 1800 miles. The oil level on the dipstick has gone down 1/4 of an inch from where I first measured it. If this rate of consumption holds, I will consider that the problem has been solved. At this rate she should not have to add oil between oil changes at 4000 miles. And if this rate of consumption holds, my faith in Subaru will have been restored and I would consider buying another one.
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The 2013 Subaru Forester earned a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and "GOOD" ratings from the IIHS in the following caregories: Side Impact Test, Roof Strength Test, Rear Crash Protection/Head Restraint, Moderate Overlap Front Test Results, and a JD POWER overall quality rating of 2.0 out of 5. Among Edmunds' many tools and resources for finding your perfect car are detailed safety ratings and analysis from NHTSA, IIHS, and JD Power, including overall ratings, frontal barrier crash ratings, side impact tests and crash ratings, rollover test results, roof strength tests, rear crash protection and head restraint ratings, side barrier ratings, combined side barrier and pole ratings, and more.
Available Subaru Forester 2013 Submodel Types: SUV, Wagon
Available Trims: 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Premium PZEV, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited PZEV, 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i PZEV, 2.5X Premium, 2.5X, 2.5i Touring PZEV, 2.5X Limited, 2.5X Premium PZEV, 2.5 X, X, XS, 2.5X Limited PZEV, 2.5 X Premium Package, 2.0XT Premium, 2.5X PZEV, L, 2.5 X L.L.Bean Edition, S, Sports 2.5 X, XT, 2.5X Touring PZEV, 2.5XT Touring, 2.5XT Premium, 2.5XT Limited, 2.5 XT Limited, 2.5X Touring, 2.5XT, XS L.L.Bean Edition
Exterior Colors: Ice Silver Metallic, Dark Gray Metallic, Crystal White Pearl, Crystal Black Silica, Venetian Red Pearl, Quartz Blue Pearl, Jasmine Green Metallic, Satin White Pearl, Burnished Bronze Metallic, Sage Green Metallic, Camellia Red Pearl, Spark Silver Metallic, Marine Blue Pearl, Newport Blue Pearl, Obsidian Black Pearl, Steel Silver Metallic, Platinum Silver Metallic, Sepia Bronze Metallic, Crystal Gray Metallic, Aspen White, Garnet Red Pearl, Urban Gray Metallic, Platinum Silver Metallic/Textured Gray, Cayenne Red Pearl, Champagne Gold Opal, Paprika Red Pearl, Sky Blue Metallic, Topaz Gold Metallic, Regal Blue Pearl, Sierra Gold Metallic, Blue Ridge Pearl, Cayenne Red Pearl/Textured Gray, Deep Cherry Pearl, Pacifica Blue Pearl, Woodland Green Pearl/Textured Gray, Regal Blue Pearl/Steel Gray Metallic, Steel Gray Metallic, Acadia Green, Acadia Green Metallic, Crystal Gray Metallic/Textrured Gray, Evergreen Metallic/Steel Silver Metallic, Garnet Red Pearl/Steel Gray Metallic, Garnet Red Pearl/Urban Gray Metallic, Java Black Pearl, Obsidian Black Pearl/Steel Gray Metallic, Obsidian Black Pearl/Textured Gray, Platinum Silver Metallic/Steel Gray Metallic, Woodland Green Pearl, Woodland Green Pearl/Steel Gray Metallic, Aspen White/Premium Silver Metallic, Aspen White/Textured Gray, Black Diamond Pearl, Black Diamond Pearl/Slate, Canyon Red Pearl/Slate, Java Black Pearl/Steel Gray Metallic, Newport Blue Pearl/Steel Silver Metallic, Rio Red, Savanna Green Metallic, Sedona Red Pearl, Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray, Silverthorn / Slate, Silverthorn Metallic
Interior Colors: Gray cloth, Black cloth, Black leather, Gray leather, Gray, Brown leather, Platinum cloth, Black, Graphite Gray cloth, Desert Beige cloth, Beige, Grey, Off Black cloth, Anthracite Black leather, Off Black, Gray Leather, Beige Cloth
Popular Features: AWD/4WD, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Rear Bench Seats, Alarm, Aux Audio Inputs, Stability Control, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, Bluetooth, USB Inputs, Sunroof/Moonroof, Power Driver Seat, Back-up camera, Post-collision safety system, Auto Climate Control, Heated seats, Leather Seats, Blind Spot Monitoring, Power Liftgate/Trunk, 2500lb Towing Capacity, Lane Departure Warning, Pre-collision safety system, Upgraded Headlights, Adaptive Cruise Control, Navigation, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Keyless Entry/Start, Upgraded Stereo, Remote Start, Parking sensors, Towing Hitch
Engine/Mechanics: 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded, premium unleaded (required), premium unleaded (recommended)
Drivetrains: all wheel drive
