Used 2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) Consumer Reviews
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Nothing I don't like about it
conbrio, Albuquerque, NM, 08/09/2013
Subaru Forester 2.5i PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
Over this ast few years I've owned an Audi A4, a Prius, a Mini Cooper S, a VW GTI, and a Chevy Cruze Eco. All were good cars but each had characteristics I didn't care for right from day 1. Not the case with my new Forester. I haven't found a single thing I don't like about this car (well okay, I didn't like the wheel rims so I replaced them with some I do like - but that's it). This 2.5i is the bottom of the line Forester, but it has everything I would ever want in a car, including cruise control, which, on other cars I looked at was available only on the upscale models. Oh, by the way, this color, this eggshell metallic white, was a thousand dollar option on my 2000 Audi.
Some issues
muttley36, Rocky River, OH, 12/25/2013
updated 12/27/2016
Subaru Forester 2.5i PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
The Forester is fun to drive. Gas mileage is good. I've had an ongoing issue with the back hatch rattling, the plastic fasteners keep coming loose. The only other complaint I have is the loudness of the blower motor when in the floor/heater mode.
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BURNS OIL & has a slight hesitation
coni_k_2014, Sacramento, CA, 04/23/2014
Subaru Forester 2.5i PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
16 of 24 people found this review helpful
I purchased a new 2014 Subaru Forester in July of 2013. All work has been done at Maita Subaru of Sacramento I use the Synthetic 0-20 weight oil, Maita has performed all oil changes. I drive a lot so from July to now I have put 28000 miles on my car. Maita said that this engine burns oil and I should have to add about a quart between oil changes. They said that its the engine and its design so it gets better gas mileage. So now I have to bring back in every 1200 miles to check and see if it is burning more than usual, NOT a Happy Subaru owner!!
Great Car with Faulty Electronics and poor origina
Darrell Devine, Kent, WA, 12/08/2016
Subaru Forester 2.5i PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Battery issues are common, navigation system is poor, electronic steering malfunctions from time to time.
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The worst car I ever owned. A LEMON. Disappointed.
Disappointed Ex Subaru Convert, Pasadena, CA, 05/29/2022
Subaru Forester 2.5i PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought the Subaru Forester because I fell for their advertising of being the safe and dependable car, I was a convert for 2 years. BOY, was that an expensive mistake. Starting with the axles needing replacement before 60K miles, the car fell apart quickly. Transmission valve, air bag module, horn, head gasket and radiator, engine block... not to mention the tires getting worn out very quickly despite alignments and rotations. And every time I was at the dealer I would find new customers complaining about their even newer models. Subaru dealerships were awful and didn't repair the problems but kicked the can down the road. After replacing my head gasket I drove home only to find out my brand new radiator was empty, and they had used aftermarket parts to fix the issue after I took it back the next day. After the head gasket "repair" my engine continued to burn oil so the dealer ran a consumption test and told me it passed. 500 miles after it "passed" the oil light went on and I was told I need an engine block. $6600 After finding out the engine block was bad, I tried finding a mechanic who would fix the issue but only found that no one would take this project on because you are supposed to replace the whole engine, not half at a time. Mechanics were baffled as to why Subaru would only do the head gasket...and then 3 months later try to replace the other half. If you are considering a Subaru Forester, I would advise you to reconsider. I know they are good looking cars, but they have major issues.
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