2023 Subaru Forester
Specs, fuel economy, oil capacity, recalls, and reliability for the 2023 Subaru Forester.
- Engine
- 2.5L 4-cyl
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Transmission
- Automatic (AV-S7)
- Fuel type
- Regular
- Vehicle class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- City MPG
- 26
- Highway MPG
- 33
- Combined MPG
- 29
- Est. annual fuel cost
- $1,500
Forester reliability score
72/ 100Good
Scored from NHTSA consumer complaint volume and severity for this model year. Most-reported component: Unknown Or Other.
- Complaints
- 93
- Crashes
- 10
- Fires
- 6
- Injuries
- 6
2023 Forester oil capacity & type
- Viscosity
- 0W-20
- Oil type
- Full Synthetic
- Capacity (with filter)
- 5.1 qt
- Capacity (without filter)
- 4.6 qt
- OEM spec
- API SP
- OEM oil filter
- Subaru 15208AA15A
- Drain plug torque
- 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs)
- Drain plug socket
- 17 mm
2023 Subaru Forester recalls
1 NHTSA safety recall on file.
- 23V754000
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies'…
A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake…
What's on this 2023 Subaru Forester page
- Subaru Forester engine specs and horsepower
- EPA fuel economy for the 2023 Forester — city, highway, and combined MPG
- Oil capacity and recommended viscosity for the Forester
- Active NHTSA safety recalls and technical service bulletins
- Reliability score and commonly reported Forester issues
- Towing & payload ratings (for Subaru trucks and SUVs)
- Manufacturer maintenance schedule by mileage
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