2019 Subaru Forester: How's It Held Up Its First 100K Miles? We Do A Full Inspection To Find Out!

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[p]

I have a 2014 with 160k miles, looks like new (I live in Southern Arizona so no corrosion issues) on the outside and under the hood. Only at the dealer for CVT fluid exchange that's it. I do all the maintenance myself. My first Subaru and I'm very happy so far.

[ericg]

I have a 2014 Forester xt. 120000 kms today. Premium gas always. Synthetic oil and filter change every spring and another before the cold winter. I'm in Canada, so I do cover the front grill during deep freeze months. Replaced a driverside CV axle and both lower A arms over time, but that's about it. Of coarse brake pads as needed. A warranty replaced catalytic converter way back in, maybe 2016 or 17. They reflashed the ECU also at that time. Maybe running a little too rich??! I do love this car. I love its acceleration, its control of the road/environment. Its utilitarian usefulness. I brought home a washing machine in it. During the covid nightmare, I brought home a refrigerator in the back of it. Sure, the fridge had to sit upright for 24 hours, but I still got my fridge. It's a rocket ship, grocery getter, and utility vehicle all in one. Edit: Also haul plywood and lumber on the roof rack. Nothing crazy but it gets it done.

[davidcarroll]

Fascinating video and comments. I have a 2019 Forester Touring, 50k miles, similar to other comments no significant issues so far and love the car.

[gcanyon]

Great video. I have a '22 Forester Limited and had a front end clunking noise as well when I bought it. It only made the noise with the steering wheel off center (approx half a turn to the right)... would not make noise when driving straight. Long story short, it turned out to be a defective steering rack and was replaced by Subaru. Several other people on the Forester forum have had their steering racks replaced as well, all with 2022 models. Other than that, this is easily the best vehicle I've owned so far! Very well designed and super comfortable to drive.

[carlosux]

can’t wait for the repair video. i have a similar 2018. same issue with the bushing but it’s been solid!

[twofathoms]

I have same car. Left front clunk was a loose brake caliper. At 57, 000 I had to change both rear wheel bearings-covered by warranty. 4 tires lasted about 40, 000. It's been a good car overall.

[rockinrob]

I bought a 2019 Impreza Premium CVT brand new & was able to get it w/o eyesight, which I didn't want. So far 30K no issues. Thanks for ALL the great advice & videos, when I get to 100K I'd love to come down from PA & get YOUR expert opinion on this car. Happy Holidays!

[alecmatteson]

I also have a 2019 Forester Premium, when my wife decided that she wanted a new car, that’s what we ended up going with. That is how I found this YouTube channel, and I’ve been watching ever since, learning and enjoying! We’ve had it for a little over a year now and it has about 67, 000 miles, I’m happy to see you have an identical vehicle to ours on the channel with higher mileage. I do all the maintenance and most repairs myself. I did have the dealer do the CVT service while it was still under warranty though. I want to make this car an heirloom.

[ruxican]

Mr. Subaru, please double check the lower control arm bushings, the clanking can be mistaken for CV axle noise. When you do the 3 and 9 wiggle test, watch if the front bushing moves. I have a 16 and 17 XT and changed lower control arm bushings in one and replace the control arms in the other at 60K miles. No off-roading adventures, both cars are daily drivers.

[petergarofolo]

Can't wait for the next video. Thanks for this one. 👍 👍 👍

[johnreese]

Great review video, thanks! Nice Forester BTW!

[sircasm]

I'm just about to pull the trigger and order a 23 Forester for my wife... Fingers crossed 🤞😃

[kidwelldavid]

Mine is a 2018 with 26500 city miles. Will be waiting for that next video.

[groosbro]

Bought a '20 WRX in June of '20 it now has about 50K on it. My daily commute is about 84 miles in mixed NYC traffic. So far hasn't had a hiccup of any kind, unless you count the driver's side window losing calibration whenever it's bellow 32°F and has to be rolled up and down before it settles down.

[somethingelse]

We bought our 2020 Forester with 14k miles on it. Now it has 16 or 17, I'm too lazy to check but it's a nice ride. We actually bought it used at a Kia dealership and got an extended warranty there. We don't travel much and it's for more than 100k so we're better off a bit then if we bought a Sportage. I had a Rio from the same dealership and they honor their warranties and it lasted. Too bad it only has 96hp. This is a great video and gives me confidence in my Forester. I'll be sure to baby it.

[joshverdoorn]

I have a 2018 Subaru Forester premium with 66, 800 miles on it I bought this spring from my dad I’m very happy with it I hope I can get at least another 200, 000 miles out of it

[FunGA]

I got a super deal on an 8 month Subaru with 4, 200 miles because the factory battery is junk when new. Put a quality Diahard in and drove off with my $10k discount.

[bshingledecker]

a 2019 with almost a 100k is surprising to me at least. That is quite a bit of driving. That dry rot on the tires would concern me, even though it looks to have a good amount of wear, BUT, given the fact they are most likely only a couple years old, they had been on the rack for many years before they were sold. Check the date code, and then their receipt. My 2016 Forester has 97k on it. I've had a couple surprise repairs, (wheel bearings) but just wear items otherwise. I am also starting to burn oil, and have had to add 1/2 quart between changes.

[dougk]

Good review! I leased a 2019 Foerster and turned it in for a 2021. The 21 has an odd issue that so far the cause can't be found. It is not showing any error codes. The issue is an occasional one where the engine dies when accelerating. The more you push down the accelerator it puts on the brakes. Letting up on the accelerator and depressing it again and it goes like it should. I had a discussion with the dealer technical guy and he suspects that it may be related to the eyesight. Of course, it wouldn't do it when the service tech drove it!! He thinks it may possibly be that the memory in the eyesight isn't being cleared after detecting a vehicle close by. I am keeping track of the conditions surrounding the vehicle when it does this in hopes that it will help find the issue.

[jillsokol]

2019 with 125k on it and just turned 5 years old. Thank God I purchased a comprehensive extended warranty from my credit union who financed the car. Left axle and such just replaced today and COVERED by the warranty, as was the right side in the past. Trunk latch replaced at 3 years old which I was told is a common issue. Extended warranty saved me 600 on that! Considering purchasing one from Endurance now because I have no i te tion to buy a new kne any time soon. My mecha ic aaid Subaru known for oil leaks gaskets. Yes, I drive alot, mostly local stop and go.
New warranty or not guys?
Great video!