Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems of the 2014 Subaru Forester

Two problems related to front suspension wheel bearing 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.

1 Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

Failure Date: 03/06/2020

While replacing my right rear wheel bearing, the mechanic noticed that the suspension strut was cracked and broken. I've had more issues with my 2014 in five years than I did my 2002 in the lifetime of the car (12 years).

2 Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

Failure Date: 08/14/2019

2014 Subaru Forester was in shop to replalce both rear wheel bearings, and mechanic informed me that one of the rear springs was also broken. This seems to be a very common problem with 2014 Foresters, and a part that should break this easily.




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