2025 Subaru Forester S6 owner review

Have you experienced any reliability issues with your vehicle since you purchased it?

Yes

There is a very serious safety issue with the cruise control on this vehicle: Whilst travelling on the M4 motorway in a 110 zone, the vehicle kept braking suddenly to lower speeds inc. 40, 70, 80 KMPH etc. causing following vehicles to also brake suddenly to avoid colliding with the rear of our vehicle.

Have you had to make any warranty claims?

Yes

I took the vehicle to the Subaru dealer from whom we purchased it. They did some tests & said to disconnect the intelligent cruise control. This means we cannot use this new feature, which is one of the selling features.

Has your vehicle been serviced at least once since you took ownership?

No

Overall, are you satisfied with your ownership experience so far?

No

David’s experience with the 2025 Subaru Forester S6

This is my 4th Subaru, having owned 2 Outbacks & a previous model Forester. I have always found the vehicles to be good, reliable vehicles.

The Forester is a good all-around vehicle for both city & country driving. I find it quite good for transporting my golf clubs & ride-on buggy to the golf course.

They have done away with many switches on the dashboard & most controls are now performed via the large screen. I have found this to be quite confusing & frustrating & also dangerous, as it takes the driver's attention away from the road.

Another annoying problem is the driver monitoring system, which constantly beeps & asks me to keep my eyes on the road, this seems to be a particular problem when wearing sunglasses.

So far, the economy is nowhere near the specified level. My vehicle has travelled 1400kms & is averaging 9.5kms per 100km.

Anyone considering buying this vehicle should think about the safety issue that I mentioned with the cruise control.

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