2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
25
MPG
Highway
28
MPG
Combined
26
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AV-S8)
Regular
City
25
Hwy
28
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,600

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-1,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
338 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.4 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2.5L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,590/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,437/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,243/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,386/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,609/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,602/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,226/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,664/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,506/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,566/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 26 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems92 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 92 owner complaints for the 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness AWD. Top reported issues include visibility / wipers, advanced safety (adas) and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Visibility / Wipers
24
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
13
Electrical System
10
Engine
10
Brakes
9
Speed Control
9
Fuel System
8
Lighting
8

2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness AWD problems by category: Visibility / Wipers: 24 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 13 complaints, Electrical System: 10 complaints, Engine: 10 complaints, Brakes: 9 complaints, Speed Control: 9 complaints, Fuel System: 8 complaints, Lighting: 8 complaints.

10
Crashes Reported
10
Fires Reported
7
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Speed ControlFiled: 03/13/2026ODI#11724029
I had two codes on my 2022 Forester over last two weeks. First one u0284 was for the Active Grill Shutter. This happened because for some reason Subaru decided to put the fog lights on the same fu…
Power TrainFiled: 09/09/2025ODI#11686115
I am writing to report a serious safety concern involving my '22 Subaru Forester, which is equipped with the Auto Start/Stop feature. This issue created a dangerous driving situation that could have r…
Other / UnknownFiled: 10/26/2022ODI#11491037
Two things have already failed on this vehicle. The first being the seats/seat belt clips on the driver and passanger seat. The seat in constructed in such a way that no matter what adjustment is made…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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