The facelifted fourth-generation Forester was revealed in October 2015 ahead of the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. Changes include new LED projector headlights with C-shaped positioning lights, new taillights, a redesigned grille and a reprofiled front bumper. Subaru also introduced improvements to the Forester's AWD chassis and NVH.

Apr 30, 2021 · The SJ generation started production in 2013 (for the 2014 model year in most countries) and ran until 2018. The SK generation comes along in 2018 (2019 model year) and is the current model for another year or two.

May 7, 2024 · The 4th-generation Subaru Forester has a solid, high-quality cabin with enough space for five. The standard CVT transmission helps with fuel efficiency.

Apr 3, 2024 · The second-gen redesign of the Subaru Forester from model years 2003-2008 that sat on the Impreza platform was arguably the sportiest rendition, with the fourth generation growing taller and...

Feb 20, 2024 · Fourth-generation Forester (2014, 2015 and 2017 model years) Of these three model years with many issues, only 2017 did not have a severe transmission-related issue. Its problems were mostly based on its engine and electrical system.

Mar 25, 2015 · I was wondering, what are some of the things that you found out about the current generation forester that you wished you knew about before your purchased it? For example, i recently heard (correctly or incorrectly) that the XV requires synthetic oil.

Feb 10, 2025 · Subaru unveiled the fourth generation of the Forester crossover at the 2012 Guangzhou Motor Show, and in the following year, it released it on the U.S. market and the rest of the world.

Oct 11, 2024 · Kicking off this list as the least-reliable generation of the Subaru Forester is the 4th generation, which debuted in 2014. The number of NHTSA complaints about vehicles from the fourth...

When looking for reliability/best years to buy, I saw 2016, 2018, and 2019 or newer all come up as pretty consistent recommendations. I much prefer the look of the 4th gen (2014 - 2018), but I was finding them to be consistently overpriced with high mileage.

A used fourth-generation Subaru Forester can impress on multiple fronts, potentially standing out as the best all-around SUV in its class, notwithstanding some transmission concerns. Many owners attest to a trouble-free experience.