USED 2018 SubaruForester 2.5i Limited

    Exterior Color
    Crystal White Pearl
    Interior Color
    Gray
    Odometer
    118,018 miles
    Body/Seating
    SUV/5 seats
    Transmission
    Lineartronic CVT
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Engine
    2.5L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V VVT
    VIN
    JF2SJALCXJH612258
    Stock Number
    21078A
    Subaru Forester
    • CARFAX 1-Owner Good Value Badge

    Dealer Notes

    A one-owner 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited that spent its entire life in Ohio sold new here at Adventure Subaru, serviced here consistently for nearly eight years, and now back on the lot with 20 documented service records behind it. For Northeast Ohio drivers who put real miles on their vehicles year-round, a used Subaru with this kind of paper trail is worth a close look.

    This Forester carries one previous owner a personal vehicle, Ohio-titled from day one. The original Subaru factory warranty has expired. On the service side, the record here is uncommonly thorough. This vehicle was brought back to Adventure Subaru for nearly every service interval over its ownership life- oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and maintenance checks documented consistently from 5,557 miles through 117,803. Key work in recent history includes rear brake pads replaced and rotors resurfaced at 73,002 miles, a full set of four tires plus four-wheel alignment at 87,827 miles, rear wheel bearings replaced at that same visit, front wheel bearings replaced at 115,364 miles, an emissions inspection passed at 116,000 miles in March 2026, and an oil and filter change completed here at Adventure Subaru on 05/08/2026. The maintenance record on this Forester is among the most complete you'll find on a used vehicle at this mileage.

    One owner, no title problems, and a documented service history that reads like a maintenance manual- that's a position of real confidence for a used Subaru pushing 118,000 miles. The recent mechanical investment (bearings, brakes, tires, fresh oil) means this Forester isn't just well-documented; it's genuinely road-ready.

    The 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited comes well-equipped for the kind of driving Northeast Ohio demands. Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive is the foundation here standard and always-on, which matters when Lake Erie is putting six inches on the ground overnight and Route 2 hasn't been touched yet. EyeSight Driver Assist Technology brings adaptive cruise control, automatic pre-collision braking, and lane keep assist features that earn their keep on long highway commutes and winter driving alike. The STARLINK 7.0 Multimedia Navigation System with a 7-inch touchscreen keeps routing handled without relying on a phone connection, and the 440-watt, 8-speaker premium audio system delivers genuine quality on longer drives out toward Cuyahoga Valley or down through the back roads southeast of here. Blind spot monitoring is included through the Popular Package, a practical addition for anyone who's learned to trust their mirrors on busy interstates. Heated front seats take the edge off a cold morning without waiting for the cabin to warm up, and the heated steering wheel standard on the Limited makes a real difference when you've just come out of a grocery store in January. The power moonroof opens the Forester up on better days; the power liftgate makes loading gear clean and easy. Inside, the Limited's leather seating and dual-zone automatic climate control round out a trim that was well-specified at a higher price point when new. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth are all present. The Forester returns an EPA-estimated 26 city / 32 highway MPG.

    At Adventure Subaru, every used vehicle we put on the lot goes through our service department before it goes on sale. Our factory-trained Subaru technicians know these vehicles inside and out- and we're here long after the sale. Find us at 1991 Mentor Ave, Painesville, Ohio.

    Highlighted Features

    • Leather upholstery
    • Automatic temperature control
    • Emergency communication system
    • Power moonroof
    • Wireless phone connectivity
    • Exterior parking camera rear
    • Split folding rear seat
    • Heated front seats
    • Perimeter/approach lights
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
    • Rear window wiper
    • 6 Speakers
    • AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
    • CD player
    • Radio data system
    • Radio: Subaru Starlink 7.0" Multimedia Plus System
    • Air Conditioning
    • Automatic temperature control
    • Rear window defroster
    • Power driver seat
    • Power steering
    • Power windows
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
    • Four wheel independent suspension
    • Traction control
    • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
    • ABS brakes
    • Dual front impact airbags
    • Dual front side impact airbags
    • Emergency communication system: STARLINK
    • Front anti-roll bar
    • Knee airbag
    • Low tire pressure warning
    • Occupant sensing airbag
    • Overhead airbag
    • Rear anti-roll bar
    • Power moonroof
    • Power Liftgate
    • Brake assist
    • Electronic Stability Control
    • Exterior Parking Camera Rear
    • Front fog lights
    • Fully automatic headlights
    • Panic alarm
    • Security system
    • Speed control
    • Bumpers: body-color
    • Heated door mirrors
    • Power door mirrors
    • Roof rack: rails only
    • Splash Guards
    • Spoiler
    • All-Weather Floor Mats
    • Driver door bin
    • Driver vanity mirror
    • Front reading lights
    • Illuminated entry
    • Leather Shift Knob
    • Outside temperature display
    • Overhead console
    • Passenger vanity mirror
    • Rear seat center armrest
    • Tachometer
    • Telescoping steering wheel
    • Tilt steering wheel
    • Trip computer
    • Front Bucket Seats
    • Front Center Armrest
    • Heated Front Bucket Seats
    • Heated front seats
    • Perforated Leather-Trimmed Upholstery
    • Split folding rear seat
    • Passenger door bin
    • Alloy wheels
    • Wheels: 17" x 7.0J Black Machine Finish Alloy
    • Rear window wiper
    • Variably intermittent wipers
    • 3.70 Axle Ratio
    • Navigation System
    • Navigation System & Audio w/harman kardon
    • Popular Package #2
    • harman/kardon 440W Amp & Speaker System
    • Radio: Subaru Starlink 7.0" Multimedia Nav System
    • Rear Bumper Cover
    • Blind Spot Detection
    • Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror w/Approach Light
    • Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
    • Rear Seat Back Cargo Net

    Included Packages & Options

    • Navigation System & Audio w/harman kardon$1,350
      • Radio: Subaru Starlink 7.0" Multimedia Nav System
    • Popular Package #2$801
      • Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror w/Approach Light
      • Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
      • Rear Bumper Cover
      • Rear Seat Back Cargo Net
    Included Options
    • Splash Guards$170
    • All-Weather Floor Mats$81
    • 1-touch down
    • 1-touch up
    • Air conditioning
    • Automatic temperature control
    • Driver door bin
    • Driver vanity mirror
    • Emergency communication system: STARLINK
    • Front beverage holders
    • Illuminated entry
    • Overhead console
    • Passenger door bin
    • Passenger vanity mirror
    • Power moonroof
    • Power windows
    • Rear beverage holders
    • Rear door bins
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Speed control
    • Telescoping steering wheel
    • Tilt steering wheel
    • Trunk/hatch auto-latch
    • Alloy wheels
    • Four wheel independent suspension
    • Front anti-roll bar
    • Front tires: 225/60HR17.0
    • Power steering
    • Rear anti-roll bar
    • Rear tires: 225/60HR17.0
    • Wheel size: 17"
    • 1st row LCD monitors: 2
    • AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
    • CD player
    • CD-MP3 decoder
    • Primary LCD size: 7.0"
    • Radio data system
    • Satellite radio trial duration with new vehicle purchase (months): 4
    • Smart device integration: STARLINK/MirrorLink
    • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
    • Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
    • Front center armrest
    • Front seats: bucket
    • Heated front seats
    • Leather shift knob
    • Leather upholstery
    • Max seating capacity: 5
    • Power 2-way driver lumbar support
    • Power driver seat
    • Rear seat center armrest
    • Rear seats: bench
    • Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
    • Split folding rear seat
    • Compressor: Not Available
    • Cylinder configuration: H-4
    • Drive type: all-wheel
    • Engine liters: 2.5
    • Engine location: front
    • Fuel economy city: 26mpg
    • Fuel economy combined: 28mpg
    • Fuel economy highway: 32mpg
    • Fuel tank capacity: 15.9gal.
    • Horsepower: 170hp @ 5,800RPM
    • Number of valves: 16
    • Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
    • Sequential multi-point fuel injection
    • Torque: 174 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM
    • Transmission: continuously variable automatic
    • Variable valve control
    • Approach angle: 23 deg
    • Departure angle: 25 deg
    • Ground clearance (min): 221mm (8.7")
    • Ramp breakover angle: 21 deg
    • Bumpers: body-color
    • Cargo: power liftgate
    • Door mirrors: body-color
    • Heated door mirrors
    • Power door mirrors
    • Power liftgate
    • Spoiler
    • Tailpipe finisher: polished
    • Compression ratio: 10.00 to 1
    • Engine bore x stroke: 94.0mm x 89.9mm (3.70" x 3.54")
    • Engine displacement: 2.5 L
    • Engine horsepower: 170hp @ 5,800RPM
    • Engine torque: 174 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM
    • Exterior body width: 1,796mm (70.7")
    • Exterior height: 1,732mm (68.2")
    • Exterior length: 4,610mm (181.5")
    • Front headroom: 1,016mm (40.0")
    • Front hiproom: 1,369mm (53.9")
    • Front legroom: 1,092mm (43.0")
    • Front shoulder room: 1,448mm (57.0")
    • GVWR: 2,032kg (4,480lbs)
    • Interior cargo volume: 892 L (31 cu.ft.)
    • Interior maximum cargo volume: 1,940 L (69 cu.ft.)
    • Passenger volume: 2,925L (103.3 cu.ft.)
    • Rear headroom: 953mm (37.5")
    • Rear hiproom: 1,346mm (53.0")
    • Rear legroom: 965mm (38.0")
    • Rear shoulder room: 1,435mm (56.5")
    • Towing capacity: 680kg (1,500lbs)
    • Turning radius: 5.3m (17.4')
    • Wheelbase: 2,639mm (103.9")
    • Appearance: digital/analog
    • Exterior parking camera rear
    • Front fog lights
    • Front reading lights
    • Fully automatic headlights
    • Low tire pressure warning
    • Outside temperature display
    • Rear window defroster
    • Rear window wiper
    • Tachometer
    • Trip computer
    • Variably intermittent wipers
    • 4 wheel disc brakes
    • ABS brakes
    • Adjustable head restraints: driver and passenger w/tilt
    • Brake assist
    • Dual front impact airbags
    • Dual front side impact airbags
    • Electronic stability
    • Ignition disable
    • Knee airbag
    • Occupant sensing airbag
    • Overhead airbag
    • Panic alarm
    • Perimeter/approach lights
    • Security system
    • Tracker system
    • Traction control

    Standard Features

    • Radio: Subaru Starlink 7.0" Multimedia Nav System
    • Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror w/Approach Light
    • Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
    • Rear Bumper Cover
    • Rear Seat Back Cargo Net
    • Navigation System
    • harman/kardon 440W Amp & Speaker System

    KBB.com Consumer Reviews

    Kelley Blue Book - KBB.com
    Overall4.2Out of 5
    • Great site

      By scooter on 5/7/2026 1:13:37 AM

      5.0
      Easy to get the value for your vehicle, minimal distractions, easy to enter other vehicles. The only hassle was adding extra words and email to this review.
    • I like it

      By Mark on 11/27/2025 4:22:54 PM

      4.0
      Bought my 2016 Forester new and got about $4k off the sticker price. I maintain it very well and do the work myself. I’ve had to replace the shift safety interlock mechanism at around 80k miles, due to occasionally being unable remove the key from the ignition; replaced rear wheel hub at 130k miles; replaced infotainment head (radio) at about 100k miles. Biggest disappointment is the mediocre a/c that doesn’t blow very cold when it is really hot outside. It’s a very easy car to work on and maintain. New cars today are way overpriced, and I dislike the over abundance of angst inducing “safety” features so I’m going to keep my Forester and swap out the engine and trans. with salvage yard replacements when my engine and trans. give up the ghost.
    • Mostly enjoyed it until the computer began failing

      By rbinsc on 11/10/2025 10:09:28 PM

      4.0
      Bought my "Pearl" '17 Subaru Forester used in 2020 or 21. The best things about it, hands down, were the great visibility from the big windows, high safety rating, ground clearance and rear passenger legroom + cargo space. It got decent gas mileage for mostly in-town driving. On the highway it had lousy road noise, so backseat passengers can't follow a conversation happening in front. I would have kept it until the wheels fell off, but the onboard computer started going haywire and the replacement cost was hefty for an 8 yo vehicle. Aside from road noise, my main complaints were the awful infotainment interface and tiny (useless) backup camera screen. So last November I decided to upgrade to the quieter, hybrid '21 Toyota Venza.
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