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2014 Subaru Forester Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 402 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2014 Subaru Forester

The 2014 Subaru Forester shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
402
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
48
Crashes + Injuries
3 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2014 Subaru Forester (2)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Subaru dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V149000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V159000
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Most Common Problems — 2014 Subaru Forester

Based on 402 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Suspension
91
Air Bags
53
Engine
38
Power Train
37
Electrical System
35
Unknown Or Other
32
Vehicle Speed Control
26
Structure
17
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Subaru Forester — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2014 model year is highlighted.

2010 262 complaints 2011 147 complaints 2012 105 complaints 2013 77 complaints 2014 402 complaints 2015 608 complaints 2016 405 complaints 2017 571 complaints 2018 482 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2015 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2011, 2012, 2013 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2014 Subaru Forester

Is the 2014 Subaru Forester reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2014 Subaru Forester has 2 recalls and 402 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2014 Subaru Forester have?
The 2014 Subaru Forester has 2 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Subaru Forester?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2014 Subaru Forester are: Suspension, Air Bags, Engine, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2014 Subaru Forester safe to buy?
The 2014 Subaru Forester has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Subaru Forester should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Subaru Forester are: 2011, 2012, 2013. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2015.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.