How Consumer Reports Rates Subaru
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Consumer Reports Subaru reviews, ratings, and articles.
- Subaru: 2026 Best Overall Automotive Brand
- Nine Consumer Reports Recommended Subaru Models
- Forester and Forester Hybrid: 2026 Top Compact SUV
- Crosstrek and Crosstrek Hybrid: 2026 Top Subcompact SUV
According to Consumer Reports, Subaru is the Best Overall Automotive Brand for the second year in a row based on reliability, safety, owner satisfaction, and road-test evaluations. Subaru also boasts nine Consumer Reports Recommended vehicles in its lineup: Forester (both gas and hybrid trims), Crosstrek (both gas and hybrid trims), Outback, Ascent, Impreza, BRZ, and WRX.
Discover reliability ratings, safety evaluations, and comprehensive Consumer Reports reviews for Subaru vehicles. Find out why the Crosstrek and Forester were named Best Overall Subcompact and Compact SUVs in Consumer Reports’ Top 10 Picks for 2026.
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Subaru was named a Consumer Reports Best Overall Automotive Brand from 2025-2026. Consumer Reports does not endorse products or services.
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