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2014 Subaru Forester: recalls and problems

2 recalls and 403 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is suspension.

2recalls
403complaints
48crashes reported
3fires reported
28injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Suspension94 · 23%
  • Engine69 · 17%
  • Air Bags53 · 13%
  • Unknown Or Other44 · 11%
  • Vehicle Speed Control42 · 10%
  • Power Train41 · 10%
  • Electrical System38 · 9%
  • Service Brakes31 · 8%
  • Structure27 · 7%
  • Steering16 · 4%

What owners report

Steering

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 with rack and pinion and electrical power steering failures. the contact stated that the failure wa

Electrical System

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 was discovered that the mileage was 166,000.

Unknown Or OtherCrash

Unintended acceleration while parking /braking in front of a verizon store leading to crash into store

Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System

On 5/15/2024 and 5/21/2024 i had sudden uninteded acceleration. i had a auto shop try to solve the problem by replacing the air fuel ratio sensor and the mass air flow sensor. this seem to fix the issue until 11/27/2025 & 12/7/2025 when the sudden uninteded acceleration returned.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2014 Subaru Forester SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Forester. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.