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2014 Subaru forester Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2014 Subaru forester has 41 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2014 Subaru forester

Suspension
91
Airbags
53
Engine
41
Other
40
Powertrain
37
Electrical
35
Speed Control
26
Structure
17
Steering
15
Visibility
10
Brakes
9
Wheels
8
Lights
8
Fuel System
4
Seats
3

41

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 2, 2025ENGINEI just found out that there was a problem with oil consumption in a 2014 subaru forester.I purchase ...
Apr 29, 2024ENGINEI've been having issues over the past 4 years with my vehicle overconsuming oil. I took it into the ...
Dec 31, 2023ENGINEI purchased my 2014 Subaru Forester Limited in May of 2022, already having a high mileage of about 1...
Aug 11, 2023ENGINEI have a 2014 Subaru Forester that I purchase in 2023 from a dealership in Yonkers N.Y. I been notic...
Sep 1, 2022ENGINECheck engine light came on at 92,355 odometer miles. Dealer diagnosis was code P0171, airflow sensor...
Jun 6, 2022ENGINEThe engine stalled/locked and clipped an 18 wheeler trying to get to the shoulder of I-294. I have ...
Jun 16, 2021ENGINEThe contact owns a 2014 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the vehicle went i...
Dec 10, 2020ENGINEI HAVE HAD IGNITION PROBLEMS TURNING OFF THE ENGINE AFTER STOPPING ALSO I HAVE TO KEEP PUTTING A ...
Jul 4, 2020ENGINEI WAS AT A STOP LIGHT AND MY ENGINE TURNED OFF. LATER IN THE DAY WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY G...
Mar 2, 2020ENGINEMy 2014 Subaru Forester constantly burning oil. I have taken my car to Tyson’s Subaru multiple time...
Feb 3, 2020ENGINEI HAVE HAD ONGOING ISSUES WITH THE OIL CONSUMPTION ON THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD A COUPLE OF OIL CO...
Nov 4, 2019ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2014 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the ...
Oct 28, 2019ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2014 SUBARU FORESTER STOPPED RUNNING WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 70 MILES AN HOUR. ENGINE JUS...
Oct 11, 2019ENGINEFIRST NOTICE THIS A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO BUT IS HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLY NOW. STARTED WHEN YOU WOULD...
May 15, 2019ENGINESUBARU ENGINES ARE USING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL EVEN WHEN NEW, UP TO 1 QUART PER 1500 MILES. A 201...
Apr 27, 2019ENGINEDRIVING ON INTERSTATE 70 MPH, CAR ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING, RPM'S WERE STILL UP AS IF CAR ON, COASTED ...
Oct 7, 2018ENGINEI GOT MY REGULAR OIL CHANGE. ONE MONTH LATER MY INDICATOR CAME IN READING 'SYSTEM DETECTS LOW OIL'. ...
Jul 6, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED AND STALLED. TH...
Jun 4, 2018ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENTAIR CONDITIONING WORKS ONCE TURN ON CAR THEN AFTER DRIVING FOR 1ST FIVE TO TEN MINUTES, AIR CONDITIO...
Nov 1, 2017ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY INCL...

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