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2007 Subaru Forester AWD X Premium Wagon (4-spd Automatic)

The 2007 Subaru Forester AWD X Premium Wagon (4-spd Automatic) is a 173-hp 2.5-liter wagon with a 4-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $25,120 MSRP.

It makes 173 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 166 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm.

The Forester measures 176.6 inches long on a 99.4-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$25,120 ($39,383 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25)
Displacement2.5 L
Horsepower173 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque166 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Injection TypeElectronic fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAWD — Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Dimensions & Weight
Length176.6 in
Width68.3 in
Height65 in
Wheelbase99.4 in
Interior
Headroom Front39.8 in
Headroom Rear39.8 in
Legroom Front43.6 in
Legroom Rear33.7 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover ★★★★★ (15.9 % risk)
Tested variant: 2007 Subaru Forester 4-DR. w/SAB

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Subaru FORESTER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Sep 6, 2011 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2007 ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW JERSEY, OHIO, RHODE ISLAND, WEST VIRGINIA AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY BREAK AT THE HANGER BRACKETS DUE TO CORROSION IF THE HANGER BRACKET IS EXPOSED TO SALTY AND HUMID ENVIRONMENTS SUCH AS ROADS CONTAINING SNOW MELTING AGENT.

Consequence: A BROKEN CONTROL ARM CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: SUBARU WILL HANDLE THEIR VEHICLES AND SAAB WILL HANDLE THEIRS. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DEGREE OF CORROSION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS, AND WILL EITHER RUSTPROOF OR REPLACE THEM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.

NHTSA campaign 11V464000

74 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2007 Subaru FORESTER

Owner Complaints

74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Subaru FORESTER (13 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Suspension12
Power Train11
Engine9
Vehicle Speed Control8
Air Bags6
Engine And Engine Cooling6
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 23, 2026 · Vehicle Speed Control, Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes Crash
“I was parked at my banks' ATM to deposit a check into my account. The car was parked and I put the gear shift in the Neutral position and applied the emergency hand brake. When I finished with the…”
Sep 23, 2026 · Suspension Crash
“While driving in [XXX], the passenger-side front lower control arm on my 2007 Subaru Forester (VIN: [XXX]) fractured without warning due to severe internal rust corrosion. The structural collapse…”
Mar 5, 2025 · Vehicle Speed Control Crash 1 injury
“The contact's friend owned a 2007 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while reversing in the driveway, the vehicle suddenly violently accelerated and crashed into the retaining wall and unit…”
Jun 3, 2024 · Suspension
“The contact owns a 2007 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, the contact was notified of NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V464000…”
Jan 23, 2024 · Suspension
“I was driving my car in Upstate NY toward a border crossing wicket and the vehicle began to vibrate violently. I thought that it was a blown tire. I stopped to check and the tires looked fine. I…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2007 SUBARU FORESTER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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