2016 Subaru Forester History Check

About the 2016 Subaru Forester

The 2016 model year of the Subaru Forester sits in the SJ generation, a mid-size awd suv that was Australia's #19-best-selling new vehicle in 2024. Forester is the go-to SUV for active outdoor lifestyles — many examples have spent their lives towing trailers or carrying kayaks on the roof, which puts extra strain on the AWD system and CVT transmission. Verify the towing history isn't hidden, and check NEVDIS for any registration breaks that might indicate off-road damage.

2016-specific issues to verify

These reliability concerns affect Subaru Forester examples from this generation. Service history (verifiable via PPSR notation) is the critical purchase factor.

1. CVT transmission failures on SJ generation (2013-2018) around 150,000+ km
2. Head gasket weeping on FB25 boxer engine (mid-life maintenance item)
3. Wheel-bearing wear higher than segment average due to AWD
4. X-Mode software glitch on 2019+ — fixed via dealer update

Other model years — Subaru Forester

The Aussie Car Check service covers every Subaru Forester sold in Australia. Pick a different year:

Check a Subaru Forester in your state

Same 2016 Subaru Forester check works for any AU state. State-specific guides include local rego format and WOVR rules: