2014 Subaru Forester: engine failure

Filed Jun 20, 2022 · Engine · IL · crash

The engine stalled/locked and clipped an 18 wheeler trying to get to the shoulder of I-294. I have been taking the 2014 Subaru to Countryside Subaru since April 14, 2021 with issues of lights coming on on the dashboard. It caused a serious accident. The car was totaled by the insurance company. Subaru had me call Subaru Advocacy who had just agreed to pay $3,500 towards a new engine, with me paying $1,500 because it was out of warranty, even though the issue started when the car was under warranty over a year ago. Lights were constantly coming on every 4 to 6 weeks. A service advisor, told us the car was safe to drive. It wasn't. The same day service advisor ordered the parts (June 6, 2022) is the same day the accident happen. I thank God my daughter is still among the living. This should not have happen. LIVES ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN MONEY.

Filed Dec 4, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 25,000 miles · VA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 subaru forester. While exiting the car wash, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning and crashed into a pole. When the brake pedal was depressed, it failed to operate and the steering wheel seized. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The dealer was not notified and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000. *tt the consumer stated the vehicle was considered a total loss. The manufacturer reimbursed the cost of the rental vehicle. *js the consumer stated the floor mats could not have caused the failure. *js updated 9/13/18

Filed Sep 8, 2017 · Engine · 74,000 miles · MA

I have an ongoing issue with my 2014 subaru forester that was manufactured in 2013, in which the check oil light routinely goes on approximately half-way through a 6k oil change. There was a class action lawsuit against subaru that stipulated an oil consumption test could be initiated following an oil change. The oil levels are checked at 1,200 miles after the oil change and if the levels are low the vehicle will fail the test and qualify for a new engine at no cost. I've had 2 oil consumption tests completed on my car, with the first one done 1 year ago. My vehicle passed both tests at 1,200 miles, but routinely is low on oil well before my next scheduled oil change. I have filed 2 complaints with subaru of america with no success. I last had my oil changed at 71,308 miles, and brought it back for the test 1,200 miles later. I am now 3k into the same oil change and my check oil light went on yesterday and today. I brought it to the dealer to check the level and it was 3/4 of a quart low, which subaru of america says is normal oil consumption at 3k into an oil change and they will not replace the engine. This is not an issue for subaru foresters manufactured in 2014, as subaru of america changed the pistons in the engine to address the issue. I am very stuck; the dealer won't help me, subaru of america won't help me, and the car is worthless given the service records indicating that it uses excess oil. I work full-time. I am also the main transportation for my 2 young children. I drive with extra quarts of oil in my car and have to add oil approximately 3-4.5k into a 6k oil change when the light comes on. I have spent a lot of time and energy on this issue with no success and I just don't know what to do anymore. I am hoping you can help. I can provide you with all emails to subaru of america and maintenance records for the car. Updated 11/07/2017

Filed Aug 21, 2017 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · KY

Cvt 2.5i 70k mileage. On 8/12/17, while driving on interstate highway nonstop for 310 miles, with cruise on 76 MPH, transmission suddenly and without warning went "out of gear." engine rpms raced to over 5,000 but car was out of gear. No propulsion whatsoever. It felt exactly like when a manual transmission pops out of gear or is shifted into neutral by accident ay speed, but this is an automatic transmission. Shift lever had not been touched. Transmission just felt like it "gave way." I shifted into neutral and coasted to the shoulder and engine died. "check engine," "vehicle dynamics control," and battery charge warning" lights lit ... Maybe others. Engine died. Put in park. Waited a couple of minutes and then restarted engine. It ran rough for a few seconds then smoothed out and we drove 2 miles to fill up gas and proceeded another 100 miles or so without difficulty. 2 dealers never responded to my inquiry. Drove around town for a few days without incident. Then, on 8/20/17 while again driving non-stop for over 300 miles and again with cruise control set on 74, the exact same thing happened again. No warning. Suddenly "out of gear." engine revs spiked. Warning lights came on. Coasted to shoulder. Shut down engine for maybe 20 seconds then restarted engine and proceeded on without incident to refuel and resume trip. Was almost rear-ended by a tailgater this time since he was driving so close to me when I suddenly lost propulsion. Bought car new over 70k miles ago and had never experienced anything like this before 8/12/17 and now it has happened twice within 8 days and under very similar conditions. Very dangerous situation.

Filed Nov 4, 2016 · Engine · 38,000 miles · CA

My 2014 subaru forester burns an excessive amount of oil. For a new engine, I shouldn't have to worry about checking the oil every few days to make sure it isn't a 1/2 quart or more low. I'm extremely worried that the oil is going to get too low between checks, and the engine will seize on lake tahoe's icy winter mountain roads just at the wrong time.

Filed Sep 30, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 34,000 miles · CA

I was on an on ramp onto the highway when the computer in the center of the dash started alerting that several systems needed check. All the dashboard indicators went off and the vehicle lost power even when I pressed the gas pedal. After turning the car off and then back on again it was idling hard and it several warning lights remained on. The car was towed under warranty to the nearest dealership. Upon investigation the dealer said there was a bad coil. After replacing the coil the vehicle still didn't work. Now they claimed there was a bad fuel injector. After replacing that the car continued not to work. The problem they kept seeing was a misfire in cylinder 4. They changed o-rings, they cleaned the engine, they even ordered a new engine and replaced the engine and it still suffers from the misfire. The car has now been in the shop for 34 days and they have no idea what is wrong or how to fix it.

Filed Aug 5, 2015 · Engine · 3,000 miles · MD

Car engine consumes unreasonable amounts of oil during use requiring constant monitoring to avoid engine failure. Car burns through one quart of oil per 2000 miles. I have tried to work with the dealer and company to resolve the issue. I was told by them that it is "normal" for the car to burn up to one quart per 1200 miles. To put this in perspective, the car holds seven quarts of oil and the manufacturer's maintenance scheduled specifies changing the oil every 7500 miles. This means the car would have to burn six and a half out of seven quarts of oil between scheduled services to meet criteria.

Filed Sep 29, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 7,600 miles · CO

In october of 2013, I purchased by way of lease, a brand new 2014 subaru forester. Right after purchasing a 2014 subaru forester I began to have issues with the oil consumption in my vehicle. In example, before my first oil change of 3,000 miles, I had to have my car assessed by the oil technicians as the oil light kept coming on. The oil technicians would ?top? Off my fluids and along I went. Sadly, after having my 3,000 mile oil change, I continued to have issues with oil consumption. I think I paid a visit to the oil technicians at least once every 6 weeks or so; so much so that the oil technicians were tired of seeing my vehicle. I practically developed a personal relationship with the oil technicians. If they did not know me by name, they were at least familiar with my vehicle. To make a long story longer, this month (september) or better stated less than a year of having a 2014 in my possession, while still being in the year 2014 with 3 months left to go in this year, I had some major work done to my vehicle. Up to and including a replacement of the engine. Please see the attached invoice to see all the items that were replaced. Now you are problem asking well how many miles are on the car? There are only 7,600 miles on the vehicle. In other words I put maybe 760 miles on my vehicle per month in less than a year.opportunity: clearly, I was sold a high priced lemon; a dud. In order to improve on customer satisfaction, it is in my opinion that subaru should provide me with a 2014 subaru forester that is not defective or one that does not have design flaws. No vehicle with less than 8,000 miles and less than a year old should require an engine replacement. Please be advised that after the work was done now the car has a vibration and feels as if it is going to shut off.