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2014 Subaru Forester electrical system problems

The 2014 Subaru Forester has 48 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

48

Electrical System complaints

8%

Share of year

4

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

What owners report

While I was driving to work, with Cruise control set at 65, I hit a deer head on. All airbags deployed and engine ceased and I was able to brake car to a stop on the shoulder of the road. Within minutes, the engine erupted in fire and thankfully I wasn't trapped inside and was able to get out,…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 20, 2025 · crash · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2014 Subaru Forester have?

NHTSA has 48 complaints about the 2014 Subaru Forester electrical system — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.