2014 Subaru Forester Engine Problems
- 46
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 46 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- consumption test · 6 records
- warning lights · 5 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 19 |
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
I have had ongoing issues with the oil consumption on this vehicle. I have had a couple of oil consumption tests run on this car and they claim that it passes, (even though i can barely make it 4k without having to add more oil to the car) today the car is back at service to fix the front engine cover seal. One has to wonder if this was the oil issue all along, however it will cost me almost a grand just to get this…
ODI 11307009
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Driving 65 mph on highway. Car suddenly no longer responsive to accelerator and speed drops. Recovered in a few seconds. Dealer examined and states it was due to defective condition in brake light switch that was installed 6 months earlier due to recall. Dealer states car went into "limp" mode. Switch condition resolved without replacement according to dealer.
ODI 11271249
Engine
First notice this a couple of years ago but is happening more frequently now. Started when you would have a low speed hard left turn such as in a parking lot a/c would stop working, power steering would shut down and then everything would come back to normal. More recently it's been happening while driving down the road. It feels as though the engine quits and usually after a few seconds everything comes back on.…
ODI 11268184
Air Bags · Body · Engine
My 2014 subaru accelerated as i pulled into a parking spot hitting a tree. My foot was on the brake when this happened.my air bags did not deploy .
Crash reported
ODI 11232537
Engine
Subaru engines are using excessive amounts of oil even when new, up to 1 quart per 1500 miles. A 2014 lawsuit required them to fix this problem, which they are only barely doing. Hundreds of others with this problem are being required to simply add more oil at $9 - $12/quart 3-4 times each oil change. As the car ages, the consumption causes the car engine to seize when at highway speeds, creating the potential of…
ODI 11208244
Engine
Driving on interstate 70 mph, car engine stopped running, rpm's were still up as if car on, coasted out of traffic, no check engine, no sputtering, had gas, but acted as if i had run out. Turned ignition key to off and removed it, attempted to start the car several times within an hours time, it acted as if it was going to start but didn't. Had it towed to mechanic, on a flat bed tow truck. It started up and all…
ODI 11206982
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
January 2019. The issue started as cel came on. Rough idle, surge of power and then cam timing became issue. Was at a stop sign idling when surge occurred lurching vehicle forward. Took to dealer waited weeks for a technical representative to give advice to dealership. Took to other dealer to confirm. They replaced timing chain., cam phasers and other required. Didnt solve issue. Next step was internal oil filters…
ODI 11252410
Engine · Power Train
The car completely looses power and stutters. The engine does not shut off, but there is no power going to the wheels. At this point this has happened dozens of time. It began around 20-30,000 miles, and continues into 90,000+ miles. It can happen going 20-40 miles per hour or 55 or 70. It's under load usually, and happens more when it is hot outside. Sometimes it happens once, then i don't have it for months, and…
ODI 11152642
Engine
I got my regular oil change. One month later my indicator came in reading 'system detects low oil'. Took it back to the shop where i got my oil changed, they told me it was bone dry and that my car is burning oil. They said that i'm not the only subaru owner who has that problem. They just top their oil off every month. I cannot afford this. Found out it's a defective piston ring that subaru knew they were selling.…
ODI 11140302
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I reported this incident on august 19, 2018 -complaint number 1120961. I had suv towed the following day to dealer where i purchased it brand-new. The dealer service dept is trying to tell me there is nothing wrong with the suv, but that is impossible. The dealer has arranged for subaru of america from nj to contact me, but i need your help to get this resolved. The problem is intermittent and they say they have not…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11123382
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Excessive oil consumption. I bought this 2014 subaru forester sometime in august 2013. This was the very first vehicle i ever bought, not knowing any facts about lemon laws. I was driving back from south dakota sometime in july 2014 on a sunday night when the low oil lamp turned on. I was on the freeway in the middle of nowhere, so i had to drive maybe 3-4 hrs more to find an open mechanic. Mechanic came back to me…
ODI 11115470
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 subaru forester. While driving 70 mph, the engine revved and stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (williams volkswagen inc., [redacted], lansing, mi 48912), but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that they would look into the failure. The failure…
ODI 11113365
Engine · Unknown Or Other
While parking this vehicle on the street, in front of our apt., smoke came from under the hood, once parked and hood opened, engine caught on fire, fire dept. Was called. The car is totaled.(i do not want to upload pictures, due to identifiable info. In the pictures.)
Fire reported
ODI 11093272
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 subaru forester. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in an unknown recall for detonation of the engine. The dealer (randy marion subaru, 301 w plaza dr, mooresville, nc 28117) reprogrammed the engine control module. A year later, the spark plugs were replaced and the contact noticed that they were burned. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer, but it was…
Fire reported
ODI 11075834
Engine
My 2014 forester has stalled on me 5 times in the past 3 years while traveling between san antonio and el paso tx. While traveling at highway speeds (80mph on this part of i-10) with and without cruise control, the engine suddenly would make a hard downshift, then another, and allowed me about 10 seconds to pull over to right shoulder, then stalled. During the downshift no warning lights came on until i was…
ODI 11043768
Engine
I have an ongoing issue with my 2014 subaru forester that was manufactured in 2013, in which the check oil light routinely goes on approximately half-way through a 6k oil change. There was a class action lawsuit against subaru that stipulated an oil consumption test could be initiated following an oil change. The oil levels are checked at 1,200 miles after the oil change and if the levels are low the vehicle will…
ODI 11022339
Engine
Excessive oil consumption. Down 2 quarts of oil before oil change is due.
ODI 10984160
Engine
At 106,000 miles the check oil level light illuminated on 3/22/2017. At that time after checking i added 1 at of oil. I reported this to the dealer after reading online that there were multiple reports of my vehicle model having oil consumption problems. An oil consumption test was subsequently performed which was negative. It was suggested to me by the dealer that i could contact subaru directly if i still had…
ODI 11184309
Engine
During an oil change this week. I was told that i was down 1.5 quarts. I called the dealer and requested an oil consumption test. They denied my appointment and told me that this"was the new normal". I do not accept that my 2014 subaru should be using this much oil. I checked the class action subaru oil consumption lawsuit, but my vin number is not included in the action. I believe there is still a problem and this…
ODI 10937367
Engine
My 2014 subaru forester burns an excessive amount of oil. For a new engine, i shouldn't have to worry about checking the oil every few days to make sure it isn't a 1/2 quart or more low. I'm extremely worried that the oil is going to get too low between checks, and the engine will seize on lake tahoe's icy winter mountain roads just at the wrong time.
ODI 10924185
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I was on an on ramp onto the highway when the computer in the center of the dash started alerting that several systems needed check. All the dashboard indicators went off and the vehicle lost power even when i pressed the gas pedal. After turning the car off and then back on again it was idling hard and it several warning lights remained on. The car was towed under warranty to the nearest dealership. Upon…
ODI 10910886
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 subaru forester. While driving various speeds, the oil light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (al serra auto plaza in grand blanc, michigan) and the oil was changed at 50,557 miles. The dealer had the contact return at 52,062 miles to check the oil consumption. The contact was informed that the engine was not burning enough oil for it to be a failure and the vehicle passed…
ODI 10991177
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving vehicle on highway speeds in temperatures around 85-90 (or greater) degrees vehicle will not allow acceleration. Vehicle stumbles, detonates and will not allow the driver to apply power without hesitation and engine stumbles. This problem can be recreated at will and yet the vehicle will not throw a cel unless a larger failure happens, which typically is the #3 cylinder burns off the spark plug…
ODI 10906947
Engine
I purchased a brand new 2014 forester in 2013. It now has 20,000 miles on it. It has excessive oil consumption. I need to add a quart to a quart and a half about every month. The dealership says that it is 'normal' for the car to use a quart of oil every 1200 miles. Subaru recommends changing the oil every 7500 miles. That means that i am adding over 6 quarts of oil between every recommended oil change. That is…
ODI 10862229
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Safety problems from summer 2014. The car abruptly loses power when accelerating. This is dangerous when overtaking log trucks and other slow traffic on steep two-lane highways. We have taken the vehicle to dealerships several times for repair and except for updating the engine control unit firmware; they have been unable to isolate the cause. In february 2016, subaru of america (soa) mailed us recall wqw-58r. The…
ODI 10873983