Power Train Related Problems of the 2014 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows eight common power train related problems of the 2014 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (32 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (three problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2014 Subaru Forester

The Power Train problem

When cruising about 25mph the car gave a jolt, stalled, and then would speed back up again. All lights then flashed on. I brought it to the dealer and they did a diagnostic check coming back for cvt transmission.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

A few weeks ago the vehicle began to have difficulties shifting/accelerating from a stop it would feel like it was slipping and not responding to the accelerator . It has been evaluated as a transmission failure at a cost of $10,000.   Read details...

The Vehicle Shudder problem

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.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Subaru Forester model year vehicles:



Forester Service Bulletins
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