Table 1 shows six common structure related problems of the 2014 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the body (17 problems). The second most common problem is related to the hatchback/liftgate (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Body problems | |
| Hatchback/liftgate problems | |
| Tailgate problems | |
| Structure problems | |
| Hood problems | |
| Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problems |
Liftgate arm (or support) broke while the liftgate was in the raised position, and the liftgate came crashing down to the closed position, while my sister-in-law was very close by. I believe a serious injury could have resulted if someone had been under the liftgate at the time. Read details...
The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while parked in the driveway, the contact noticed that rain had leaked through the back hatchback which caused mold to form on the back passenger side roof. The interior lights had became inoperable. Read details...
I walked behind the vehicle that was parked on side of the street, and pressed the button that activates the powered tailgate and causes it to open. As the tailgate was opening, the left tailgate gas lift support broke off from the tailgate. Read details...