Four problems related to front suspension control arm have been reported for the 2014 Subaru Forester. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Subaru Forester based on all problems reported for the 2014 Forester.
Front wheels would shimmy at highway speed. Dealer identified the problem as failing front left lower control arm. The vehicle has 50,000 miles on it.
I started getting severe vibration and wobbling of front suspension on sweeping curves on freeway at speeds over 65 mph at about 33,000 miles on odometer. I replaced the tires, yet it continued. Now the mechanics say both front lower control arms need to be removed and replaced. The car has never been used off road or even in snow. Should not be a problem like this. It is like a new car.
The steering wheel "leather" coating has been disintegrating for over a year now. The Subaru service said it is a common issue with 2014 Subaru forest. & should be recalled. Eventually, the undercoat foam material will also disintegrate, he said. Also, both front lower control arms, bushings,band drive, (something like a drive shaft), strut & axel joint had to be replaced at only 69k miles. My car has never been in any accident or hit anything. Subaru paid for failed control arm replacement. This is an extremely unsafe car!.
Tl-the contact owns a 2014 Subaru forrester. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the rear end of the vehicle swerved. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the lower control arm, however the failure has continued to occur. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000. Rg.