2014 Subaru Forester reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2014 Subaru Forester — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 576
- 118 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- SUSPENSION
- 93 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 84 reported crashes · 50 injuries · 6 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#868
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Subaru median
+394
median 182 across 97 Subaru records
Vs 2012-2016
+272
median 304 complaints in 626 records
Top component share
16%
Suspension: 93 complaints
What owners report fails — 2014 Subaru Forester
- SUSPENSION 93
- ENGINE 69
- AIR BAGS 55
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 44
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 41
2 recalls on record for the 2014 Subaru Forester
- NHTSA 19V149000 · 2019 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, incre
- NHTSA 13V159000 · 2013 · EQUIPMENT Curling of the driver side floor mat could distract the driver and/or interfere with proper operation of one or a combin
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2014 Subaru Forester units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2014 Subaru Forester reliable?
NHTSA has 576 consumer complaints on record for the 2014 Subaru Forester and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is suspension (93 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2014 Subaru Forester units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Subaru Forester?
Owners most often report problems with: suspension (93), engine (69), air bags (55), unknown or other (44). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2014 Subaru Forester?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.