Structure Related Problems of the 2014 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows six common structure related problems of the 2014 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the body (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the tailgate (two problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Subaru Forester


Recently reported Structure problems of the 2014 Subaru Forester

The Body problem

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,   Read details...

The Tailgate problem

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...

The Hatchback/liftgate problem

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...


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