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,…”
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.