How Consumer Reports Rates Subaru

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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.

Which Brands Make the Best Cars

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Top Picks

Learn why the Crosstrek and Forester made the list of 10 Top Picks by Consumer Reports.

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Who Makes the Most Reliable Cars

See why Subaru tops reliability versus other brands according to Consumer Reports.

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See All Models' Consumer Reports

Ascent

Crosstrek

Crosstrek Hybrid

Impreza

Outback

BRZ

WRX

Forester

Forester Hybrid

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