2014 Subaru Forester wheels problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2014 Subaru Forester — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Heard deep rumble while driving In May 2021 Thought it may be start of muffler or exhaust problem but Subaru service said it is rear hub bearings. Service says there may be danger of tire falling off while driving.”
filed Jun 16, 2021
“My car had an unexpected acceleration when applied the break to park on the parking lot. As a result vehicle went and collided into a restaurant, damaging the restaurant glass wall and front bumper, passenger front wheel/tire of the vehicle.”
filed Sep 21, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Forester years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Forester | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 Forester | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Forester | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 Forester | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 Forester | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 Forester | 6 | 1% |
| 2017 Forester | 13 | 2% |
| 2016 Forester | 15 | 4% |
| 2015 Forester | 20 | 3% |
| 2012 Forester | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 Forester | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 Forester | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Subaru Forester
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.