Model year guide

2011 Subaru forester awd

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2011 Subaru forester awd is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2011 Subaru forester awd — representative photo
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2011 Subaru forester awd at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined21–23 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2011 Subaru forester awd recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2011 Subaru forester awd.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 28 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2011 Subaru forester awd MPG & running costs

Combined21–23 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,233
EPA size classSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (S4) or Manual 5-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume108 cu ft
Cargo volume34 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,167 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2011 Subaru forester awd costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,165
Fuel only$16,165
Per mile$0.22

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2011 Subaru forester awd trims & engines on record

Trims
X-Plus · Premium AWP
Engines
2.5L 4-cyl

2011 Subaru forester awd vehicles on record

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2011 Subaru forester awd — frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Subaru forester awd have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2011 Subaru forester awd. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Subaru forester awd get?

The 2011 Subaru forester awd has U.S. EPA estimates of 21–23 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.