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How reliable is the Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt?

Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.

The Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.

Reliability & Breakdown Risk
95.7% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 1,381 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 95.7%.

First-time inspection pass rate95.7%
Dangerous defect rate
1.4%
Retest rate
4.4%
Typical mileage by age2019 cohort
Age 3
34,338 km
Age 5
57,923 km
Age 10
-
Most common inspection failures
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements1.1%
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen1%
Where failures most often occur
Front Offside(1.3%)
Front Nearside(1.3%)
Nearside(0.7%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt reliability by year

How the Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.

Year cohortPass rateTypical mileage @ 5 yrs
201995.7%57,923 km
202094%57,507 km
202196.1%–

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt as a model. The reliability of any individual Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 96%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.

What are the common problems on the Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt?

The most common owner-reported issues are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (1.1% of inspections); Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt?

For a typical Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 34,338 km at 3 years, 57,923 km at 5 years, and – at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.

How do I check a specific Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt before buying?

Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.

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