What is the fuel economy of a 2014 Subaru Forester AWD?

EPA figures for the 2014 Subaru Forester AWD reach 27 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2014 Subaru Forester AWD?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2014 Subaru Forester AWD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2014 Subaru Forester AWD?

Owners have filed 576 complaints with NHTSA for the 2014 Subaru Forester AWD, most often about: Suspension, Engine, Air Bags. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

What is the safety rating of the 2014 Subaru Forester AWD?

NHTSA gave the 2014 Subaru Forester AWD (2014 Subaru Forester SUV AWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.

Subaru · 2014

2014 Subaru Forester AWD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 27 MPG.

Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)

Official crash-test ratings for the 2014 Subaru Forester SUV AWD.

5/5

Overall

4/5

Frontal crash

4/5

Rollover

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.5L 4-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Regular	22	28	24	368
2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	Regular	24	31	27	332
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	Premium	23	27	25	359

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 13V159000

Subaru is recalling certain model year 2014 Forester vehicles manufactured from January 2013 through March 2013. The backing for the carpeted floor mats was not manufactured to specification. As a result, the floor mats may curl when exposed to heat.

Campaign 19V149000

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and C

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

576 complaints filed by owners for this model year (84 involving a crash, 6 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Suspension 95 Engine 69 Air Bags 68

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.