USED 2018 SubaruForester 2.5i Premium

    Exterior Color
    Venetian Red Pearl
    Interior Color
    Gray
    Odometer
    137,694 miles
    Body/Seating
    SUV/5 seats
    Seats
    5 seats
    Transmission
    Lineartronic CVT
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Engine
    2.5L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V VVT
    VIN
    JF2SJAECXJH467378
    Stock Number
    21496A1
    Subaru Forester

    Dealer Notes

    A one-owner 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium has spent its whole life close to home, logging its miles across Northeast Ohio through eleven documented service visits without a single accident along the way. Finished in Venetian Red Pearl over gray cloth, this used Subaru comes with the panoramic moonroof and heated front seats that make a Lake County winter easier to live with.

    This Forester was originally sold new by Adventure Subaru back in 2017 and has stayed a clean, single-owner, Ohio-titled vehicle ever since, with no accidents or damage reported to CARFAX and no open recalls on file. The service trail is thorough: routine oil and filter changes throughout ownership, an A/C condenser replacement in 2021, a four-wheel alignment in 2023, a full 90,000-mile service at Adventure Subaru in 2024 that included a brake fluid flush, resurfaced rotors, a transmission fluid change and service, tire rotation, and fuel system cleaning, plus front and rear brake pad replacement in 2025 and a most recent oil and filter change on 7/22/2026 at 135,001 miles. Current mileage is noted at 137,694; as always, confirm against the physical odometer before publishing. No Tekion reconditioning RO or formal inspection report was available for this unit at the time of writing, so reconditioning detail here is limited to what CARFAX has on record.

    One owner, no accidents, and a service history that includes a documented 90,000-mile service and recent brake work- that's a level of paper trail that's hard to find on a used Forester at this mileage, and it's worth more than the number on the odometer alone.

    Inside, the Forester pairs its cloth interior with a power driver's seat and adjustable lumbar, while the All-Weather Package brings heated front seats and heated mirrors for the stretch of the year when Route 2 and the roads around Geneva-on-the-Lake turn to lake-effect snow. Full-Time Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive is standard equipment on this Forester, giving it the grip Northeast Ohio winters call for, and the panoramic power moonroof opens things up for the rest of the year. A touchscreen multimedia system with Bluetooth, smart device integration, a backup camera, HD Radio, and satellite radio covers the everyday basics, and keyless entry, cruise control, alloy wheels, a rear cargo tray, and a universal garage door opener with auto-dimming mirror round out the equipment list.

    Fuel economy is rated at 26 city / 32 highway MPG.

    The Adventure Subaru service department is staffed by factory-trained Subaru technicians using Genuine Subaru Parts. We want to be the dealership you come back to- not just the one you bought from once. Visit us at 1991 Mentor Ave, Painesville, Ohio.

    Highlighted Features

    • Automatic temperature control
    • Emergency communication system
    • Power moonroof
    • Wireless phone connectivity
    • Exterior parking camera rear
    • Split folding rear seat
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
    • Rear window wiper
    • Security system
    • Power driver seat
    • Alloy wheels
    • 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
    • Rear Bumper Cover
    • Brake assist
    • Electronic Stability Control
    • Exterior Parking Camera Rear
    • Panic alarm
    • Security system
    • Speed control
    • Bumpers: body-color
    • Power door mirrors
    • Roof rack: rails only
    • Spoiler
    • All-Weather Floor Mats
    • Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
    • Driver door bin
    • Driver vanity mirror
    • Front reading lights
    • Illuminated entry
    • 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
    • Split folding rear seat
    • Cargo Cover - Manual Rear Gate
    • Cargo Tray
    • Passenger door bin
    • Alloy wheels
    • Rear window wiper
    • Variably intermittent wipers
    • 3.70 Axle Ratio

    Included Packages & Options

    Included Options
    • Rear Bumper Cover$98
    • All-Weather Floor Mats$81
    • Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink$365
    • Cargo Cover - Manual Rear Gate$172
    • Cargo Tray$80
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • Door mirrors: body-color
    • Power door mirrors
    • Spoiler
    • 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: 1,052mm (41.4")
    • 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: 974 L (34 cu.ft.)
    • Interior maximum cargo volume: 2,115 L (75 cu.ft.)
    • Passenger volume: 3,067L (108.3 cu.ft.)
    • Rear headroom: 1,011mm (39.8")
    • 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 reading lights
    • 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
    • Security system
    • Tracker system
    • Traction control

    KBB.com Consumer Reviews

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    Overall4.2Out of 5
    • Great site

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

      5.0
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    • 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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