Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Subaru Forester
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Subaru Forester has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 403 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V149000 Brake Lights May Not Illuminate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V159000 Carpeted Floor Mats may Curl/Interfere with Pedals NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 94 complaints
- Engine 69 complaints
- Air Bags 57 complaints
- Unknown or Other 44 complaints
- Electrical System 42 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 42 complaints
Of the 403 complaints on file, 48 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 403 complaints, owners report 28 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Subaru Forester has an average reliability outlook with 2 recall campaigns and 403 owner complaints. The most frequent issues pertain to suspension and engine, but overall complaint frequency is moderate, indicating typical wear and tear for this vehicle class and age.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 50,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$4,500 | common |
| air bags | Unknown | $250–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant flushes
- Tire rotations
- Air filter replacement
- Battery checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Suspension noise
- Check engine light
- Airbag warning light
- Brake pedal issues
- Electrical malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Subaru Forester at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.