2013 Subaru Forester for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.2 to 11.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 12 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.2 to 11.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 12
For sale
We do not have a 2013 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.
2013 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 | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas |
| City | 11.3 L/100 km | 11.3 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.8 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 10.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.3 L/100 km | 11.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 240 g/km | 242 g/km | 266 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.81 | $15.97 | $19.95 |
2013 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) | 21 | 21 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 26 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 23 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 28 | 25 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,900 | US$2,900 | US$3,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,162 | $3,194 | $3,990 |
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 2013 Subaru Forester
- NHTSA lists 12 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 78 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (27), air bags (13) and service brakes (9). 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... |
| 19V007000 | 2019-01-09 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Forester, 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, Legacy, and 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa,... |
| 19V008000 | 2019-01-09 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, and Legacy vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland,... |
| 19V009000 | 2019-01-09 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New... |
| 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,... |
| 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... |
| 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,... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2013 Subaru Forester?
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2013 Subaru Forester for sale by us right now. The 2013 Subaru Forester for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
What to check on the Forester
NHTSA has 78 owner complaints on file, mostly about engine, air bags and service brakes. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
What the specs mean
It uses the 2.5L 4-cylinder and all-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With all-wheel drive, it pulls away more surely on slippery roads, though it does not stop any shorter.
For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 31 litres, from its 10.2 L/100 km rating. That works out to about $15.81 per 100 km at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,900 a year for 15,000 miles.
What the Forester is like
It offers the space of an SUV with the height that makes loading easy.
Who rents the Forester
Its all-wheel drive suits winter roads and trips to ski country. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
Rent it for a week first
Rent first, buy later: a week with the Forester answers the big questions. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
What it costs to run
The EPA estimates US$2,900 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $15.81 in fuel.
Year and trim
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. Within the 2013 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
One more step
Tell us the model and the dates, and we reply with an offer.
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 2013 Subaru Forester from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2013 Subaru Forester for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2013 Subaru Forester
Does CarmaCars sell the 2013 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 2013 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 2013 Subaru Forester have recalls?
NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2013 Subaru Forester cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,900 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3162.00.
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.