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How many miles can a Subaru Forester really last?

My car dealer is trying to tell me that some Subaru Foresters are still running after 500,000 miles, but I don’t believe it. How many miles can a Subaru Forester really last?

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Matt Terzi · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
There have been several reports of Subaru Foresters lasting up to 500,000 miles! That said, how many miles your Subaru Forester could really last will depend on how well you keep up with
regularly scheduled maintenance
.
Consider the following facts and stats when it comes to the life expectancy of a Subaru Forester:
  • The average Subaru Forester tends to last 200,000 to 250,000 miles with proper maintenance.
  • Many Subaru Foresters surpass these milestones without needing serious
    car repairs
    .
  • Several Forester models have exceeded 500,000 miles, but they’ve likely needed major components replaced to get there.
  • Subaru loves to brag that 96% of their models sold in the past 10 years are still on the road today.
The bottom line:
Subarus have an excellent reputation for reliability
—and the Subaru Forester is no exception, whether it lasts 250,000 miles or twice as long! Keep up with the maintenance schedule outlined in your Forester’s owner’s manual to keep your Subaru running as long as possible.
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