2009 Forester 2.5XT Limited Sport Utility Safety Ratings

This Crew Cab/Ch was tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for rollover, crash, and stability safety. How did it perform? View all available safety ratings below.

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2009 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Limited Sport Utility Crash Test Results

Rollover Ratings (5 star scale)

Rollover Resistance Rating	Static Stability Factor	Dynamic Test
n/a	n/a	n/a

Crash Test Ratings

Frontal Impact		Side Impact
Driver's Side	5 of 5	Front Occupant	5 of 5
Passenger's Side	5 of 5	Rear Occupant	5 of 5

Crash Test Data

Frontal Impact	Head Injury Criterion	Chest Deceleration	Femur Load
Driver's Side	356 HIC	37g	772lbs \| 682lbs
Passenger's Side	261 HIC	42g	367lbs \| 426lbs
Side Impact	Thoratic Trauma Index		Pelvis Deceleration
Front Occupant	31		48
Rear Occupant	40		46

2009 Forester 2.5XT Limited Sport Utility Safety Features

• Electronic Stability Control	• 4-Wheel ABS	• Traction Control
• Daytime Running Lights	• Child Seat Lower Anchorage	• Adjustable Upper Belt - Front
• Pretensioner	• Energy Management Feature	• Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt
• Advanced Air Bag Features	• Side Airbag - Front	• Head Airbag - Front
• Rear Seat Head Restraint	• Dynamic Head Restraint	• Trunk Release
• Tire Pressure Monitor

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