2024 Subaru Forester
2024 Subaru Forester — NHTSA overall rating 5/5.
Trim: Sport
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2024 Subaru Forester snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2024 Subaru Forester typically asks about $19,800 versus a $28,300 starting MSRP when new — roughly 70% retained. The 2024 Subaru Forester has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns in our catalog (including Power Train) and 28 owner complaints. Compare years below for recalls, year-over-year changes, and running-cost estimates before you buy.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$19,800
70% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$28,300
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
2
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
28
Top: Unknown Or Other
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
5/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2024 Forester?
Yes — 2 recall campaigns and 28 owner complaints for the 2024 Subaru Forester. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Power Train
2023-11-09
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
Campaign 23V754000
Engine and Engine Cooling
2023-10-26
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Forester vehicles. The engine water pipe may have loose attachment bolts, allowing the pipe to lose its seal and leak coolant.
Campaign 23V723000
Owner complaints
28 complaints · 3 crash-related · 1 injuries reported. Top components:
- Unknown Or Other7
- Air Bags6
- Visibility/Wiper4
- Forward Collision Avoidance2
- Back Over Prevention1
- Electrical System1
- Engine1
- Exterior Lighting1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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2024 Subaru Forester -- Buy NOW or WAIT for the New 2025 Forester??
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How much does a used 2024 Forester cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $19,800 in typical used asking against a $28,300 starting MSRP — roughly 70% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $28,300
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $19,800
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 70% of MSRP
~$8,500 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2024 Forester?
The 2024 Subaru Forester sits 2 model years behind the newest 2026 — use the snapshot above for price and recall context before reading the full overview. The 2024 Subaru Forester continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Subaru Forester is a compact crossover SUV that has been manufactured by Subaru since 1997. The first generation was built on the platform of the Impreza in the style of a taller station wagon, a style that continued to the second generation, while the third-generation model onwards moved towards a crossover SUV design. A performance model was available for the second-generation Forester in Japan as the Forester STi. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2024 configuration (2024 Subaru Forester SUV AWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 5/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 4/5. For the 2024 model year, published dimensions include overall length 182.3 in, width 71.7 in, height 68.1 in, and wheelbase 105.1 in, with curb weight around 3459.0 lb.
- 2 NHTSA recalls
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 5/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 4/5
- Wheelbase 105.1 in
- Curb weight about 3459.0 lb
- About 182.3 × 71.7 in (L×W)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2024 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 180 hp, 29 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
180 hp
Combined MPG
29 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2024 selected trim (29 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,448
5-year energy
$7,241
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 29 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.5L Flat-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 182.3 in
- Width
- 71.7 in
- Height
- 68.1 in
- Wheelbase
- 105.1 in
- Curb weight
- 3459.0 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 26
- Highway MPG
- 33
- Combined MPG
- 29
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 5 / 5
- Front crash
- 5 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 4 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2024 Subaru Forester SUV AWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | Sport | Wilderness |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 180 hp |
| Combined MPG | 29 | — |
| Engine | 2.5L Flat-4 | 2.5L Flat-4 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.2 in |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180 | — | — | 29 | AWD | |
| 180 | — | — | — | AWD |