Worst 2014 Subaru Forester Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Suspension Failures
Engine Problems
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Subaru Forester.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Failures | 93 | 1 | — | 56,181 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 69 | 4 | 2 | 45,832 mi | |
| Airbags | 55 | 9 | 1 | 76,878 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 41 | 7 | — | 57,005 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 41 | 24 | — | 28,429 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 40 | 4 | 1 | 58,721 mi | |
| Brakes | 31 | 11 | — | 43,895 mi | |
| Body Structure | 19 | 9 | 1 | 42,277 mi | |
| Fuel System | 15 | 3 | — | 28,840 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 15 | 1 | — | 49,619 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 13 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 11 | 1 | — | 53,830 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 9 | 1 | — | 70,417 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 9 | — | — | 36,354 mi | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification | 8 | — | — | 112,450 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 7 | 1 | — | 88,667 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 6 | 1 | — | 25,374 mi | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger | 5 | — | — | 157,000 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 5 | — | — | 67,645 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 5 | — | — | 99,167 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Camera System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2014 Subaru Forester
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,313,667 vehicles.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2014 Forester vehicles manufactured from January 2013 through March 2013. The backing for the carpeted floor mats was not manufactured to specification. As a result, the floor mats may curl when exposed to heat.
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2014 Subaru Forester — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Subaru Forester reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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