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
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 subaru forester. The contact stated that the oil warning indicator illuminated when the vehicle had approximately 2,000 miles left before the next oil change. The vehicle was taken to john hine temecula subaru ([redacted], temecula, ca 92591, [redacted]) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact took the vehicle to another dealer (dch subaru of riverside,…
ODI 11151768
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 subaru forester. While driving, the oil low warning light illuminated. The contact discovered that the oil level in the vehicle was extremely low. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who acknowledged there was an oil consumption issue with the vehicle and offered to perform an oil consumption test. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure…
ODI 10716629
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle is unstable due to stalling and lurching forward under all throttle ranges. Vehicle may "chug" at variable driving speeds. The failure is intermittent and varies from subtle to heavy effects. Severe effects causes vehicle to shudder and/or stall then abruptly accelerate. Issue does not appear to be related to "turbo lag" as it occurs under low boost conditions. Transmission also produces "clicking" sound…
ODI 10904751
Engine
The problem i am encountering has to do with the engine oil consumption. Since i have owned my 2014 subaru forester, i have had the low oil level detected for the entire time i have owned this vehicle. In early 2015 i had a oil consumption text performed by the dealer. They had me bring the car back in after 1200 miles. They said i did not meet the criteria for the oil consumption test that would have made my engine…
ODI 11145060
Engine
Attempted to start the car on a cold morning. Battery had good charge, but car would not immediately start as normal. After several attempts i placed a battery booster inline with the battery, again after several more attempts nothing but a few spurts.. This happened over a 20 minute period. At no point was there not enough cranking voltage or amperage. Weather conditions were cold -10, but mind you no colder then…
ODI 10671177
Engine · Power Train
I also have oil consumption problem with my 2014 subaru forester, purchased at early 2014. Though, my forester's oil consumption rate is about 1-1/2 quart per 5000 miles. I visited this site because i received a settlement notice in the mail, per district court of new jersey. I was hoping there are some official post to go along with the settlement notice for getting a no-charge fix from the dealer, if there is one.…
ODI 10862658
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
In october of 2013, i purchased by way of lease, a brand new 2014 subaru forester. Right after purchasing a 2014 subaru forester i began to have issues with the oil consumption in my vehicle. In example, before my first oil change of 3,000 miles, i had to have my car assessed by the oil technicians as the oil light kept coming on. The oil technicians would ?top? Off my fluids and along i went. Sadly, after having my…
ODI 10639847
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
This problem has been getting progressively worst. The car has been having troubles turning over on cold starts, and has experienced a loss of propulsion and stall going up hill including a loss of brakes since i bought it a year ago. On 9/6/2014 the car was started and was idling high (approximately 4000rpm), check engine light was on, speed control light was on, incline alert light on, sport mode light was on and…
ODI 10631329
Engine
On cold start the vehicle will rollover and over and not start. It happens in all temperatures. It does seem to start on subsequent attempts. This is a new car. It should start! *tr
ODI 10660571
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle hesitates upon acceleration from a stop with slight shuttering. Car now has 6,600 mile and still has the problem. Dealer acknowledges the problem but claims this is the way the car was designed.
ODI 10723218
Engine
I bought my brand new subaru forester 2014 in august, 2013. After my first oil change i noticed the engine was overfilled with 1 - 2 quart oil. I spoke with the service agent at the same dealership and he was trying to convince me that was the appropriate amount. On my second oil change i clearly asked them if there is any oil consumption problem with my engine and if this is the reason for overfill . The answer was…
ODI 10616174
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
This vehicle is a forester xt turbo. I was operating on cruise control at 78 mph, approximately 900 miles from home, when a sudden loss of propulsion occurred. Dashboard had multiple warning lights. Engine was still operating, though at very low rpm so i was able to maintain steering and braking control. After maneuvering to the side of the road, i noticed the tachometer was fluctuating between 500-800 rpm. I turned…
ODI 10574609
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
At cold starting, approximately one time out of 20, the car is very difficult to start. It cranks for up to 10 seconds before starting. I don't know if it's a fuel delivery or an ignition problem. It has happened at ambient temperatures from 35 to 65 degrees. If i didn't continue cranking the engine to an extent that i think is harmful to it, it wouldn't start. I consider that a safety issue, if i needed to get the…
ODI 10607527
Engine · Power Train
I started the vehicle, put it in reverse and nothing!! It didnt move. Stepped on the gas, nothing! Tried this 4 times. After about one hour it started and went in gear. Took it to the dealer, they tested it , said nothing wrong. Second time, which was later that night, i had the car out. Started up, put it in reverse, nothing happened. Car was on a slight incline, car then rolled forward and almost hit a car in…
ODI 10558551
Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 subaru forester. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled multiple times and the brakes failed upon making a complete stop. The contact had to apply excessive pressure to the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, but the failures could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The…
ODI 10616975
Engine · Power Train
My 2014 forester has a problem with the rpms of the engine. In cold weather & after the engine warms up (dash blue light turns off) & while city driving, the engine rpm goes up 300 to 400 rpms when the climate control (heater) is turned on. Then if i stop for a traffic light or a stop sign or adjust the heater fan speed, the engine rpms will go up another 500 to 600 rpms with the cv transmission going into a lower…
ODI 10574141
Electrical System · Engine
Starting from a cold or warm temperature the vehicle cranks excessively and will not start until a second or third attempt. This has happened at random and about a dozen times in the past five months. *tr
ODI 10611204
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 subaru forester. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the warning lights illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer for inspection but had not been repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 47.
ODI 10544448
Engine
Car engine consumes unreasonable amounts of oil during use requiring constant monitoring to avoid engine failure. Car burns through one quart of oil per 2000 miles. I have tried to work with the dealer and company to resolve the issue. I was told by them that it is "normal" for the car to burn up to one quart per 1200 miles. To put this in perspective, the car holds seven quarts of oil and the manufacturer's…
ODI 10746427
Engine
Oil light (yellow) came on to signify oil level is low. This is an ongoing problem and requires approximately one quart of oil every 1200-1500 miles driven. Subaru was notified from the beginning and has made many excuses over the past 18-months. I have now been asked to leave the car with the dealership for at least a week, for them to be able to further investigate. *tr
ODI 10631358
Engine · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
After i purchased my vehicle, i noticed a hesitation between 20 - 40 mph. This is the first year for the forester's to have a cvt engine so i thought it needed broken in. I also went through 3 cycles of filling up my gas tank from 3 different gas stations and the hesitation continued. The first time i brought it in the technician said he overfilled the oil a slight bit, removed it, and i should notice a difference.…
ODI 10544552