How reliable are 2014 Subaru Foresters?

How reliable are 2014 Subaru Foresters?

How Reliable Is the 2014 Subaru Forester? The 2014 Subaru Forester earned a reliability rating of 2.5 out of five from J.D. Power and Associates. This is a below-average score for the compact SUV class – and in general.

Do 2014 Subaru Foresters have head gasket problems?

Re: About to Buy a 2014 Subaru Forester They did have problems with the head gasket leaking, in earlier years, but think this is resolved. As far as maintenance, I believe the spark plugs should be replaced at 30k miles. That seems a little early to me. By the way, the 2014 Forester was the Motor Trend suv of the year.

Is the 2014 Subaru Forester reviewed at Edmunds?

Edmunds’ expert review of the Used 2014 Subaru Forester provides the latest look at trim-level features and specs, performance, safety, and comfort. At Edmunds we drive every car we review, performing road tests and competitor comparisons to help you find your perfect car. Read the full in-depth review of the Used 2014 Forester at Edmunds.

What’s the price of a new Subaru Forester?

The turbocharged side of the family sees the Forester 2.0XT Premium starting around $28,900 and the range-topping 2.0XT Touring commencing closer to $33,900. Adding the EyeSight + Keyless Access & Start Package to either Forester Touring variant raises its sticker by $2,400.

Who is the product manager for the Subaru Forester?

Subaru Product Line Manager Todd Hill sits shotgun as we barrel down a barren wash road somewhere within the Sonoran desert. Our field of view is expansive, thanks to a few of the many changes implemented in the design of the all-new 2014 Subaru Forester.

Where does the Subaru Forester rank in Kelley Blue Book?

While Kelley Blue Book has not yet issued residual value ratings for the 2014 Forester, this Subaru SUV has historically ranked at or near the top of its category and there’s no reason to expect the new and improved version won’t continue to carry on that tradition.

Are there any problems with the Subaru Forester transmission?

In terms of problems with the transmission, 2017 was very much the most problematic model year for the Forester. A number of drivers reported problems with their transmission shuddering and jerking on them commonly happening fairly early in the vehicle’s life.

What kind of car is a 2014 Subaru Forester?

Consumer Ratings Rank Vehicles HP #2 2014 Honda Crosstour 278 #3 2014 Nissan Murano 260 #4 2014 Subaru Tribeca 256 #16 2014 Subaru Forester 170

What happens when you take foot off accelerator in Subaru Forester?

You press on the accelerator–car does not move, then suddenly lurches as the transmission slams into gear, so there is little control on the part of the driver–you do not know when the car will move and/or how. . When take foot off accelerator car lurches forward again–with no driver control.

Are there any transmission problems with the Subaru Ascent?

The Subaru Ascent is one of the newer vehicles in Subaru’s lineup. It debuted for the 2019 model year, so it doesn’t have a long history on which to reflect in terms of overall problems. In fact, the Subaru Ascent has had just short of no transmission problems reported whatsoever.