2020 Subaru Forester: Price, Value & Reliability
Updated
As of Nov 7, 2026, a used 2020 Subaru Forester lists for a median $20,982 (middle half $18,495–$23,296) at 74,606 mi, across 1,636 dealer listings. That's 46.6% below today's median new Forester price. Reliability: avoid in our NHTSA complaint analysis.
Used 2020 Forester for sale
| State | Listings |
|---|---|
| California | 113 |
| New York | 112 |
| Pennsylvania | 107 |
| Texas | 78 |
| Ohio | 77 |
| Florida | 73 |
| New Jersey | 69 |
| North Carolina | 66 |
| Virginia | 61 |
| Washington | 56 |
2020 Forester reliability and recalls
Verdict: Avoid — compared with the Forester's other model years on severity-weighted NHTSA complaints. 2020 Forester problems by component →
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2020 Subaru Forester in our latest pull.
2020 Forester value vs new
At 6 years old, the 2020 lists 46.6% below today's median new Forester price of $39,595 (2026).
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2020 Subaru Forester FAQ
How much is a used 2020 Forester worth?
The median asking price is $20,982, with the middle half between $18,495 and $23,296, at a median 74,606 mi (1,636 listings).
Is the 2020 Forester reliable?
No — the 2020 is on our years-to-avoid list for the Forester, based on severity-weighted NHTSA complaints against the model's other years.
Does the 2020 Forester have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2020 Forester in our latest pull.