2014 Subaru Forester problems and complaints
Owners have filed 403 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Subaru Forester. The most-reported areas: Suspension (94), Engine (69), Air Bags (57).
Key takeaways
- 403 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 48 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 28 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 94 | 23% |
| Engine | 69 | 17% |
| Air Bags | 57 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 44 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 42 | 10% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 42 | 10% |
| Power Train | 41 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 31 | 8% |
| Structure | 27 | 7% |
| Steering | 16 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 15 | 4% |
| Seats | 14 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Subaru Forester SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-06-12
The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while his wife was driving and stopped in traffic, the steering wheel locked up. The contact stated the steering wheel warning light illuminated and the vehicle was towed. The dealer was contacted and notified of the failure, and the failure was diagnosed...
Electrical System - filed 2026-03-23
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Subaru Forester on March 5, 2026. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 77,000. At the time of the registration, it wa...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-03-22
Unintended acceleration while parking /braking in front of a Verizon store leading to crash into store
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.