2004 Subaru Forester

US · SUV · Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD

The 2004 Subaru Forester is listed in the US market as a suv with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged, 2.5L 4-cylinder
Power: Not available
Torque: Not available
Transmission: Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain: AWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Seating: Not available

Generic outline. Published dimensions for this vehicle are not available.

Specifications at a Glance

Key Performance & Dimensions

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

2.5L Engine

Power Output

Not available

Peak Torque

Not available

Combined Economy

Not available

Drivetrain

AWD

Transmission

Not available

Capacity

Not available

Exterior Dimensions

Not available

Market: US·Switch units anytime to convert horsepower, torque, fuel economy, and dimensions.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged, 2.5L 4-cylinder
Displacement	2.5 L
Cylinders	4
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Not available from our sources: Power, Torque.

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears	4 to 5
Drivetrain	AWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km)
Highway	25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)

Not available from our sources: Electric range, Battery capacity.

Trims and configurations

4 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked October 18, 2026.

11V464000: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2007 ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE,…
Remedy: SUBARU WILL HANDLE THEIR VEHICLES AND SAAB WILL HANDLE THEIRS. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DEGREE OF CORROSION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS, AND WILL EITHER RUSTPROOF OR REPLACE THEM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE…
Reported September 6, 2011. View on NHTSA
04V473000: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE COVER BOLTS FOR THE ENGINE OIL CONTROL VALVE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED, ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK FROM AROUND THE COVER GASKET.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RETIGHTEN THE OIL-FLOW CONTROL VALVE COVER BOLTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
Reported October 1, 2004. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 17, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 17, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 17, 2026

Data verified: October 18, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2004 Subaru Forester have?

Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged, 2.5L 4-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2004 Subaru Forester?

Combined fuel economy is 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2004 Subaru Forester front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: AWD.

Are there recalls for the 2004 Subaru Forester?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked October 18, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.