2016 Subaru Forester for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.7 to 9.6 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.7 to 9.6 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2016 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.
2016 Subaru Forester specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.5L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (CVT) | Automatic (CVT) | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Premium gas | Regular gas |
| City | 9.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.6 L/100 km | 8.6 L/100 km | 8.3 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.5 L/100 km | 9.6 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 206 g/km | 223 g/km | 226 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.49 | $16.63 | $14.88 |
2016 Subaru Forester: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.0 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 27 | 28 |
| MPG combined (US) | 27 | 25 | 25 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 32 | 30 | 30 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,500 | US$3,300 | US$2,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,698 | $3,326 | $2,976 |
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 2016 Subaru Forester
- NHTSA lists 3 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 415 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (114), electrical system (94) and unknown or other (69). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V701000 | 2019-10-03 | air bags:sensor:occupant classification | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen. |
| 19V149000 | 2019-02-28 | exterior lighting:brake lights:switch | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights... |
| 16V162000 | 2016-03-21 | engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 WRX vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 21, 2015, and Forester 2.0XT vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 20, 2015. The turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2016 Subaru Forester?
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2016 Subaru Forester for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. This page helps you judge the 2016 Subaru Forester before you buy one anywhere.
Recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
Engine and fuel
Its powertrain is the 2.5L 4-cylinder with 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.
Rated at 8.7 L/100 km combined, it needs around 26 litres for a 300 km round trip. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $13.49 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,500 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Best uses
Its all-wheel drive suits winter roads and trips to ski country. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Practical details
The higher seat of a compact SUV gives a good view of the road in traffic.
Try before you buy
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. Rent the Forester first, and buy only if it fits your life.
Picking a year and a trim
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Running costs
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.49 in fuel.
Over to you
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
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 2016 Subaru Forester from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2016 Subaru Forester for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2016 Subaru Forester
Does CarmaCars sell the 2016 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 2016 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 2016 Subaru Forester have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2016 Subaru Forester cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,500 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2698.00.
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.