2014 Subaru Forester suspension problems

Filed Nov 1, 2025 · Suspension · WA

Low contrl arm bushings distroyed,loud noise and vibration under the car.

Filed Jun 23, 2024 · Engine, Suspension · CA · crash

Basically, as I was driving on the freeway with my son and his brother, I got 5 lights flashing on dashboard. Abs at temp check engine cruise control hill assist vss etc.. the code were for cut but before I could check them everything shut down. Car went dark, no brakes and burning smell as well as burns oil. Front end damage on car with passenger side damage. Car started back up next day called Subaru and because it’s 2014 forester, may not qualify but it only has 126k on the dash. Well maintained and had no issues besides the oil consumption.

Filed Nov 10, 2023 · Suspension · CA

During driving on the highway control arm failure causing wheel bearing failure and loss of control of the vehicle putting my safety and others at risk of collision at high speeds. Thankfully no major issue occurred and the vehicle was taken to be confirmed and fixed immediately. I paid for all service repairs out of pocket The vehicle was inspected and issue confirmed by independent service center. There was no warning prior to the issue.

Filed May 3, 2023 · Suspension · FL

Car started to excessively shake at 60,000 miles. The control arm bushings wore out. After doing some research, there was a technical service bulletin issued by Subaru on this issue which changed the design of the bushings. However, they did not notify owners.

Filed Jan 10, 2023 · Suspension · OH

Took car for 60000 mile check up mechanic said it should not have worn bushings and control arms at 60000 miles.

Filed Jun 17, 2021 · Steering, Suspension · 78,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, the steering wheel moved back and forth while on cruise control with the tires wobbling. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed that the front driver’s and passenger’s side tires were able to move 6-8 inches without effort. The steering gear and all four tires were replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

Filed Jun 3, 2021 · Suspension · MA

left rear suspension coil fractured when car put in reverse

Filed Oct 27, 2020 · Body, Engine · 75,000 miles · CA

Oil is constantly having to be checked because this vehicle goes through lots of oil. I've put a newer engine in the car due to the first one doing this. Also the front right cv joint is about to need replacement and is loud. Both of these issues have happened as soon as I bought the car april 2020.also, cruise control works on and off literally back windows won't come down, horn won't honk and bluetooth is horrible.

Filed Sep 15, 2020 · Suspension · 57,000 miles · MN

Rear coil spring broke while car was parked in garage. Left rear of car sagging. Unsafe to drive.

Filed Jul 28, 2020 · Suspension · 50,000 miles · PA

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.