🔋Battery Location
Subaru Forester Battery Location
Find exactly where the battery is in your Subaru Forester. Includes size and replacement guide.
Quick Answer
The Subaru Forester battery is under the hood on the passenger side (right) for all years.
SK (2019-2024)
2019-2024LocationUnder hood, passenger side
Battery SizeGroup 25
CCA550 CCA
TypeStandard lead-acid
DifficultyEasy — 15 min
SJ (2014-2018)
2014-2018LocationUnder hood, passenger side
Battery SizeGroup 25
CCA550 CCA
DifficultyEasy — 15 min
Frequently Asked Questions
- What size battery does a Subaru Forester take?
- Most Foresters use a Group 25 battery. The Optima RedTop 25 and Interstate MT-25 are popular upgrades over OEM.