The Lemon IndexAll cars · Subaru Forester · 2014
2014 Subaru Forester. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 3
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (variable gear ratios) | AWD | 23 / 27 / 25 | Premium | $3,100 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | AWD | 24 / 31 / 27 | Regular | $2,300 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | AWD | 22 / 28 / 24 | Regular | $2,600 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 27,100 and 78,200 miles. Median 53,500, from 298 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 55,600 | 41,900–72,200 | 81 |
| Engine | 36,600 | 7,700–80,000 | 51 |
| Airbags | 75,000 | 42,000–114,000 | 33 |
| Speed control | 27,500 | 7,500–45,000 | 30 |
| Electrical | 61,200 | 17,200–100,000 | 33 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Engine | 27% |
| Speed control | 22% |
| Electrical | 14% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 13% |
| Body structure | 8% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 403 | 48 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 25 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
19V149000 Feb 2019 Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch
Defect. 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.
Risk. Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy. Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.
13V159000 Apr 2013 Equipment
Defect. 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.
Risk. Curling of the driver side floor mat could distract the driver and/or interfere with proper operation of one or a combination of, the vehicle's clutch, brake, and accelerator pedals. Brake or accelerator pedal interference may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash.
Remedy. Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace each of the vehicle's four (4) carpeted floor mats with new ones. These services will be performed free of charge. Subaru issued an interim notification during April 2013. Notification that the remedy is now available was mailed to owners on June 5, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's recall campaign number is WQH-44.
Manufacturer communications 637
Subaru filed 637 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Oil Consumption in Certain Subaru Models
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Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Forester SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | Optional |
YouTube repair topics
100 videos about the 2014–2018 Subaru Forester, 22.4M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 3 | 357K |
| Oil changes & service | 2 | 252K |
| Steering & suspension | 2 | 250K |
| Transmission & shifter | 1 | 140K |
| Death wobble & steering | 1 | 75K |
| Driveshaft, axles & 4x4 | 1 | 59K |
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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