2007 Subaru Forester AWD XT Limited Wagon (5-spd Manual)
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- Photo: 2005 Subaru Forester STI (front) by User 3204, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2006 Subaru Forester XE 2.0 by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: SUBARU FORESTER (SG) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2005 Subaru Forester STI (rear) by User 3204, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Car cockpit by Jdm-insane-cars, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2007 Subaru Forester AWD XT Limited Wagon (5-spd Manual) is a 224-hp 2.5-liter turbocharged wagon with a 5-speed manual and all-wheel drive. It starts at $28,520 MSRP.
It makes 224 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 226 lb-ft of torque at 3600 rpm.
The Forester measures 176.6 inches long on a 99.4-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $28,520 ($44,713 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve Turbo H4 (EJ255) |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 224 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 226 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, variable valve timing |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection, turbocharged |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD — Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 176.6 in |
| Width | 68.3 in |
| Height | 65 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 33.7 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (15.9 % risk) |
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
| Suspension | 12 |
| Power Train | 11 |
| Engine | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
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.