Used 2019 Subaru Forester Consumer Reviews
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SERIOUS MECHANICAL PROBLEMS !!
Anonymous, 07/11/2019
2019 Subaru Forester Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
53 of 59 people found this review helpful
I have a 2019 Subaru Forester Premium and have had problems with it since I bought it. 3 weeks after I purchased it the radio made a high pitch sound and then blacked out and reset itself. I took it to Subaru and they told me they can’t Do anything because it was fine when I took it into the shop they wanted me to bring it in when it was malfunctioning and I told him when it resets and blacks out it does it all with it about six seconds so there’s no way for me to bring it in when it’s doing it because it only last six seconds. So I finally got it on video with my phone so I took it back in and it took 3 trips to the Subaru shop for them to replace my radio. 4 days after The new radio was installed it continued to do the same thing it was doing before . Now I’m having trouble with the sunroof !! The sunroof randomly loses power so I can push the switch and the sunroof will open but then it will lose power at random and it won’t return power to the sunroof until I turn my car off and then restart my car I have power going back to the sunroof. My car has been at the shop at least five times since I purchased it in February and I will not be buying another Subaru.... Has anyone else had trouble with the radio or sunroof?
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I want to love it...
Rydog75, 08/29/2019
2019 Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
22 of 24 people found this review helpful
...but I just don't. It's mediocre. Acceleration is blah. Fuel efficiency is meh. Technology works sometimes. It's not particular sporty to drive. It's loud. It's not smooth. The Eyesight is so annoying. It slams on the brakes when I don't need it, and ghosts me when I'd like the added sense of security. The power lift gate works at least 50% of the time, the other times it freezes and I have the hold the button and reset it. But nothing, absolutely nothing, is as bad as the horrible start/stop technology. Yes, you can shut it off every time you start the car. If you forget, the engine will stop when the car stops, the A/C starts blowing warm, moist air. And heaven help you if you need to accelerate from a stop in a hurry - it takes seconds for the car to start back up and begin accelerating, and it is rough as heck. If you need to accelerate quickly, make sure the start/stop is turned off! People love their Subarus, I can't wait to get rid of mine.
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First 10 Days with Our Forester Limited
K. Bennett, 04/14/2019
2019 Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
Acceleration: It’s always done what I’ve asked/needed it to do. It doesn’t feel underpowered, but i’ve only asked it to go 73 mph. Engine noise: Definitely noticeable in first acceleration, but it seems to quickly fade to background at cruising speed. Engine shutoff/restart at stops: We’ve owned Toyota hybrids, so I’m used to it and it doesn’t bother me. (Don’t think I’d try to beat an oncoming semi across a road, though. Depending on the stop, that slice of a second to kick in could be more problematic, but I’m not an aggressive driver, and it hasn’t bothered me.) On the 10th Day: yes, the dreaded hatch not opening happened - locked out of the “trunk.” Had to take it to dealer on a busy Friday afternoon. Service manager helped me directly; got under the hood and reset a code or something. Took the time to explain how the different buttons worked — it seems some of them “want” a long-held press, and others need a short, quick press. So far, the buttons are behaving. I was only there for about 15 minutes, while spending an hour, total, with drive times. Phone pairing is working fine, and we have an iPhone and an Android. Voice for that works pretty good, too. Radio/Sirius working fine - sometimes Sirius takes an extra 1-2 seconds to load. Upgraded Harman Karden stereo sounds amazing. Handles well, with a bit of movement on some windy days (23-30mph gusts). First tank of gas got 26.4mpg with at least half city driving — that hurts a bit coming after our hybrids. Hoping for better on vacation in May. Black-leather accented interior seems well done. Steering wheel has a lot of stuff on it; the “spokes” seem a little big because of that. Nice displays. Our other choice would have been a hybrid Toyota RAV4, but it was delayed and most of the first group coming in were sold with NO dealing on sticker price, and we were told maybe we could get it under sticker in six months or more. My husband liked the handling a bit more, and the dealership is quite a bit smaller than the Toyota, so he’s hoping for better service. Overall first impression: 4/5. Waiting to see how the electronics and mileages shake out. Amazed by the safety features, though.
Windshield cracks for no reason
Joan ryan, 03/22/2019
2019 Subaru Forester Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
38 of 43 people found this review helpful
Checked internet there is a lot more that it has happened to. Went to dealer showed no marks on windowshild showed that it came from bottom center up . NO HELP....said they don't fix glass .took car to Syracuse glass took window out tried TWO windows did not fit we had no car for 4 weeks not a window in the us to fit this car . Now have to take car to delay to have sensors calibrated $220. This is posivtly a factory defect . Johnlouisryan23@gmal.com
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2019 Forester is Great!
Oldgoat2, 05/27/2019
2019 Subaru Forester Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
30 of 34 people found this review helpful
I have over 25K miles on my Premium. The 2018 model was just as great with no complaints. This review will compare the 2019 to the 2018. This 2019 is noticeably quieter and feels a little more solid though not enough to trade cars to get. The motor is just a little stronger, slightly noisier under acceleration and 2 mpg less on mileage. The AWD system works flawlessly, maybe even a little better with less drama. The new standard tires (Ecopia?) are a little smoother and quieter but are at 3/32 (done) at 25K. The Geolanders on the previous models were always good to 35K in my driving conditions. The radio sounds better as well. Now for the differences, not good or bad, in no particular order, just to let you know. 1. No more mute button anywhere for the stereo. 2. Back door seals still leak dust in the cabin as before when driving dusty roads. 3. The annoying start/stop feature may save the planet, but the safety systems will try to kill you. 4. The cruise is inoperative if your seatbelt is not fastened or when ‘Eyesight’ routinely shuts off. For example, when ice/rain obscures the cameras or the AWD senses a tire slip. 5. Actual tire pressure readings on the display is great. If you do not notice, Skylink will email you about it a few hours later. 6. Collision avoidance will also firmly apply the brakes when you steer toward your mailbox to pick up your mail. 7. I stopped comfortably behind a car, my auto start/stop shut the engine off just as the backup lights of the car in front came on. Before I could shift to reverse, the collision avoidance pulled the bake down away from my foot as he started moving and my engine would not start. The horn did work and his wife yelling at him got things stopped in time. I see no problem with this feature. 8. Cubby holes and storage compartments are smaller than before. 9. Wheels are easy to clean but do not shed mud very well so lots of wheel washing to keep tires in balance. 10. Still the easiest car on the planet to change oil. 11. Heat shield above converter still packs full of mud. 12. Headlight switch on turn signal stem works mostly when the car is in park. The lights are pretty much automatic when you are moving. 13. There are so many safety/alert/convenience things beeping at you all the time you quickly learn to ignore them all. Thats all for now. Great car!
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