New 2025 Subaru Forester For Sale in Erie PA | Vin: JF2SLDRC4SH414456 (2024)

FAQs

Why is there a shortage of Subaru Foresters? ›

For the past two years, the Forester has been in short supply, and customers have not been able to get the compact SUV because it is made in Japan. The Subaru factory in Japan shut down numerous times because of microchip shortages and supply chain issues.

The 2024 Subaru Forester has a predicted reliability score of 84 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.

The Forester is available with a choice of petrol or diesel engines, each sending its power to all four wheels. The 2.5X (awd) starts off at $37,890, while the range-topping, Hybrid S (awd) is priced at $50,140. Interested in a Subaru Forester?

Where Are Subaru Foresters Made? Subaru Foresters are made in Yajima, Gunma Prefecture, Japan, about 60 miles north of Tokyo. They are all exported to America as one of the most popular SUVs in Subaru's lineup today!

Engine and engine cooling

(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.

When it comes to Subaru Forester common problems, one of the most commonly reported is related to the car's oil consumption. Many drivers have reported that they need to get their oil changed more frequently than they have had to in other cars.

Subaru has some important news to share as well–production of the new Forester is coming to United States. The sixth-generation model will be assembled in Indiana at the factory in Lafayette. Production capacity won't be a concern because the Legacy sedan is going away after the 2025 model year.

Forester: The Subaru Forester is a compact SUV that offers a perfect blend of utility, comfort, and durability. Forester models are known for their long-lasting performance, with many drivers achieving 200,000 miles with minimal issues.

The main difference between the Subaru Forester Limited and Touring is that the Touring is the top trim level and comes with a few upgrades. For instance, it features an eight-way power front passenger's seat, the DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System, heated rear seats, and a heated steering wheel.

Is Subaru discontinuing the Forester? ›

Last month, Subaru announced that its long-running Legacy will be discontinued after model year 2025. Made in Lafayette, Indiana, the sedan is going out with a whimper instead of a bang due to abysmally poor sales compared to the Legacy-based Outback.

The Forester's four-cylinder engine handles around-town driving just fine, but it feels underpowered on the highway. The engine is noisy when accelerating, and it takes a while to get the Forester up to higher speeds. On the plus side, the transmission delivers smooth shifts.

“SUBARU” signifies a Japanese word meaning “unite,” as well as a term identifying a cluster of six stars, which the Greeks called the Pleiades – part of the Taurus constellation.

For better traction in all kinds of conditions, the Forester Wilderness features standard Yokohama GEOLANDAR^® A/T all-terrain tires mounted to unique 17-inch matte black-finish alloy wheels. You'll feel free to explore even farther down the trail with a full-size spare wheel and tire stored below the cargo area.

The main reasons for the low levels of inventory are the global pandemic and a microchip shortage. Within the past year, Subaru has had multiple temporary suspensions in production, in response to the spread of Covid-19.

Production capacity won't be a concern because the Legacy sedan is going away after the 2025 model year. Subaru also intends to produce a hybrid version of the Forester at the same site from 2026. It'll continue to make the Forester domestically at the factory in Ōta located in the Gunma Prefecture in Japan.

Year-to-date, 48,546 Foresters have been sold across the country, a remarkable 59.7% rise from the 30,408 that were sold in Q1 2023. Sales of the Forester are particularly impressive when you consider that deliveries of every other Subaru model other than the Outback have fallen this year.

That all changed with the microchip shortage and supply chain issues that plague all car brands. Subaru of America was hit the hardest of any automaker because they typically keep a lean inventory. A new report from Edmunds says Subaru now has three of the ten hardest to find models in America.