2023 Subaru Forester Safety Ratings

Subaru's Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system has helped it to earn a reputation as one of the safest brands in automotive-but how does a top model like the Forester compare to other vehicles in its segment? Naturally, it's well ahead of the curve. 

Still, you shouldn't just take our word for it! Official 2023 Subaru Forester safety ratings demonstrate that this spacious model is an excellent pick for busy families and safety-conscious solo drivers alike. Our Orlando Subaru Forester dealership breaks down everything you need to know below!

2023 Subaru Forester IIHS Safety Rating

Each year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety picks out the safest models on the road-and you shouldn't be surprised to learn that the latest Forester is a Top Safety Pick for 2023. After all, the 2023 Subaru Forester IIHS safety ratings speak for themselves:

Subaru Forester IIHS Crash Tests

• Small overlap front: Driver-side - Good
• Small overlap front: Passenger-side - Good
• Moderate overlap front: Original test - Good
• Moderate overlap front: Updated test - Marginal
• Side: Original test - Good
• Side: Updated test - Acceptable
• Roof strength - Good
• Head restraints & seats - Good

Subaru Forester IIHS Crash Avoidance & Mitigation Tests

• Headlights - Good
• Front crash prevention: Vehicle-to-vehicle
• Standard system - Superior
• Front crash prevention: Vehicle-to-pedestrian (day)
• Standard system - Superior
• Front crash prevention: Vehicle-to-pedestrian (night)
• Standard system - Superior

Subaru Forester IIHS Seat Belt & Child Restraint Tests

• Seat belt reminders - G
• LATCH ease of use - Good+

2023 Subaru Forester NHTSA Safety Rating

The 2023 Subaru Forester's NHTSA safety rating is no less impressive. This SUV earned an overall score of five stars out of five, and received full points in almost every test. Review the results right here:

Subaru Forester NHTSA Crash Tests

• Overall Safety Rating: Five Stars
• Overall Frontal Crash Rating: Five Stars
• Front Driver's Side Crash Test: Five Stars
• Front Passenger's Side Crash Test: Five Stars
• Overall Side Crash Rating: Five Stars
• 1st-Row Side Crash Rating: Five Stars
• 2nd-Row Side Crash Rating: Five Stars
• Rollover Collision Rating: Four Stars

2023 Subaru Forester Safety Features

You may have noticed that the Forester earned perfect marks in the IIHS's Crash Avoidance & Mitigation tests. You may also have noticed that it earned these scores with standard equipment, no upgrades required!

Although certain 2023 Subaru Forester safety features are only offered on upper-level trims, every model in the lineup comes equipped with Subaru EyeSight®: advanced driver assistance technologies that help to keep you safe on Lake Mary and Deltona roads. The Subaru EyeSight® suite includes:

• Adaptive Cruise Control with lane centering
• Lane Keep Assist with a lane departure warning
• Forward Pre-Collision Braking & Pre-Collision Throttle Management

Upgrade your Forester to receive features like blind-spot monitoring, driver attention monitoring, and reverse automatic pre-collision braking.

Test Drive the Subaru Forester in Sanford, FL

Our Sanford dealership is easy to reach from anywhere near Orlando. Visit us to test drive any new Subaru Forester for sale today, and learn more about the current Subaru Forester incentives! Contact us to set up a test drive and find out how it handles the road.