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Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 29 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 29 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

Similar activity

Recall counts are similar.

More complaint activity

2025 Subaru Forester

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: Forester has more complaint activity and Forester has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2026 Subaru Forester 2025 Subaru Forester Difference
Total recalls 3 3 Similar
Total complaints 12 79 Forester has 67 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 10 / 2 / 6 / 1 Forester has 19 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 46 160 Forester has 114 more communications
Recall completion reports 1 8 Forester has 7 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Jul 7, 2026 Jul 7, 2026 Similar
Latest complaint Jul 14, 2026 Jul 7, 2026 Forester has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Electrical System
  • Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Visibility Wiper
  • Exterior Lighting
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 29 combined MPG 29 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,050 $2,050 Similar
Safety-rating records 1 1 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2026 Subaru Forester

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had electrical system and forward collision avoidance: warnings repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2025 Subaru Forester

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had unknown or other and visibility wiper repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2026 Subaru Forester

  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

2025 Subaru Forester

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Visibility Wiper: cameras, glass, wipers, defrost, mirrors
  • Exterior Lighting: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

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