2009 Subaru Forester for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.7 to 11.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 17 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.7 to 11.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 17
For sale
We do not have a 2009 Subaru Forester for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2009 Subaru Forester specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas |
| City | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.0 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 251 g/km | 251 g/km | 263 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $16.59 | $16.59 | $19.60 |
2009 Subaru Forester: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 27 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 26 | 25 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,050 | US$3,050 | US$3,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,318 | $3,318 | $3,920 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2009 Subaru Forester
- NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 178 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (40), engine (27) and electrical system (22). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V838000 | 2022-11-10 | seat belts | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles. The front seat belt assembly force-limiter may not operate correctly in the event of a crash. |
| 20V001000 | 2020-01-02 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana,... |
| 20V002000 | 2020-01-02 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois,... |
| 20V003000 | 2020-01-02 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine,... |
| 19V297000 | 2019-04-11 | electrical system:ignition:switch | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback vehicles and 2006-2008 Tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition switch installed as a replacement part. The ball spring... |
| 18V012000 | 2018-01-09 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Legacy, Forester, Tribeca, WRX and Outback vehicles, and 2009-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa,... |
| 18V013000 | 2018-01-09 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Tribeca, Impreza, Forester, WRX, Legacy, and Outback vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New... |
| 18V014000 | 2018-01-09 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009 Tribeca, Impreza, Forester, WRX, Legacy, and Outback vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode... |
| 17V026000 | 2017-01-11 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Baja, 2009 Forester, Legacy and Outback and 2006-2009 Impreza (including WRX and STI models) and Tribeca vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas,... |
| 17V014000 | 2017-01-10 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Subaru Baja, 2006-2011 Impreza (including WRX and STI models), 2006-2012 Tribeca, 2009-2012 Forester, Legacy, Outback, and 2012 WRX vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana,... |
| 16V738000 | 2016-10-13 | electrical system | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. The relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously... |
| 16V358000 | 2016-05-25 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2009-2011 Legacy, Outback, Forester, 2006-2011 Impreza, Tribeca, 2003-2006 Baja, and 2006 Saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana,... |
| 14V830000 | 2014-12-31 | service brakes, hydraulic | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Impreza, 2008-2014 WRX and STI, and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey,... |
| 14V311000 | 2014-06-10 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy, 2008-2011 Impreza and 2008-2014 Impreza WRX/STI, and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota,... |
| 12V602000 | 2012-12-26 | exterior lighting | Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Legacy and Outback vehicles, certain model year 2006 through 2012 Tribeca vehicles sold before January 2012, and certain model year 2009 through 2012 Forester vehicles sold before January 2012. Up to 78,650 of these vehicles may have been equipped with accessory... |
| 12V099000 | 2012-03-13 | seat belts:rear/other | SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 FORESTER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 26, 2007, THROUGH MARCH 13, 2012. THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR in the SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES LOCATED IN THE REAR CENTER SEATING OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES DO NOT MEET LOCKABILITY REQUIREMENTS AND FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL... |
| 08V460000 | 2008-09-11 | engine and engine cooling:engine | SUBARU IS RECALLING 16,715 MY 2007-2008 LEGACY SEDANS AND WAGONS, MY 2008 IMPREZA SEDANS AND WAGONS, AND MY 2009 FORESTER VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE CYLINDER HEAD-SIDE OIL SUPPLY PIPE AND TURBOCHARGER-SIDE PIPE IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2009 Subaru Forester for buyers
No 2009 Subaru Forester is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. Buying the 2009 Subaru Forester is a big decision; here is the information we have.
A buyer's checks
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Owners filed 178 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags, engine and electrical system; have those parts checked.
What the specs mean
It is powered by the 2.5L 4-cylinder, with all-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. All-wheel drive helps when pulling away on snow; braking and steering still depend on the tires.
Expect about 32 litres for every 300 km, going by its 10.7 L/100 km combined rating. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $165.90. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,050 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Space and size
Its SUV body gives a high seating position and an easy load height.
Best uses
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.
Rent it for a week first
Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent the Forester for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Rent the Forester for a week and see how it fits your life.
Running costs
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $165.90 at our price setting. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $16.59 in fuel. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Choosing the right one
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Get an offer
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2009 Subaru Forester from us first.
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Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2009 Subaru Forester for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2009 Subaru Forester
Does CarmaCars sell the 2009 Subaru Forester?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2009 Subaru Forester before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2009 Subaru Forester have recalls?
NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2009 Subaru Forester cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,050 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3318.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.