2021 Subaru Forester: Price, Value & Reliability

Updated

As of Oct 25, 2026, a used 2021 Subaru Forester lists for a median $22,000 at 66,996 mi, across 1,389 dealer listings. That's 44.4% below today's median new Forester price. Reliability: no avoid flag in our NHTSA complaint analysis.

Median used price
$22,000
66,996 mi
Listings
1,389
Reliability
No avoid flag
NHTSA complaint analysis

2021 Forester reliability and recalls

Verdict: No avoid flag — compared with the Forester's other model years on severity-weighted NHTSA complaints. 2021 Forester problems by component →

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2021 Subaru Forester in our latest pull.

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2021 Forester value vs new

At 5 years old, the 2021 lists 44.4% below today's median new Forester price of $39,595 (2026).

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2021 Subaru Forester FAQ

How much is a used 2021 Forester worth?

The median asking price is $22,000, at a median 66,996 mi (1,389 listings).

Is the 2021 Forester reliable?

The 2021 is no avoid flag in our NHTSA complaint analysis of the Forester's model years.

Does the 2021 Forester have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2021 Forester in our latest pull.