2018 Subaru Forester
2018 · Fourth generation · facelift
Catalog figures for this model year. Ratings vary by configuration.
Quick facts
Capability
Towing
1,500 lb
Efficiency
Fitment
Bolt pattern
5x100 / 5x114.3
Engines
FA20F, FB25BA
Configurations
6
Complaints in dataset
94
What do you need to do with your 2018 Forester?
Tow somethingCatalog towing ratingsBuy wheelsOEM rim and bolt patternFind tire sizeOEM tire sizesReplace a bulbPosition → bulb codeChange oilCapacity by engineReplace wipersDriver / passenger / rearIdentify the engineEngines offered this yearCheck ground clearanceFind a fuseRead the owner’s manualInvestigate a problemOwner-report counts, not failure rates
Capability
These figures are manufacturer ratings stored on 6 catalog configurations. Optional factory tow packages are often missing from this table. Every stored rating in this year falls in a tight band — do not treat 1,500 lb as a complete model maximum. Confirm the door jamb and owner’s manual for the vehicle you have.
Size & fitment
Ground Clearance
8.7 in
Wheel Sizes
Stored bolt patterns: 5x100 and 5x114.3, depending on configuration.
Tire Sizes
OEM sizes
Maintenance
Oil Capacity
Capacity by engine
Wiper Sizes
Driver / passenger / rear
Bulb Sizes
Position chart
Fuses
Stored diagrams
Owner’s Manual
Stored sections
Owner Complaints
94 complaint records in our dataset — not a failure rate.