How many brake complaints does the 2014 Subaru Forester have?

NHTSA lists 34 brake-related complaints for the 2014 Forester, which is 8% of the 403 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2014 Subaru Forester?

The data provided shows no related recalls listed for brakes on the 2014 Forester, though one owner complaint references a separate NHTSA campaign (14V311000) that reportedly did not cover their vehicle.

Did brake problems cause crashes on the 2014 Forester?

Yes, NHTSA data links 11 crashes and 9 injuries to the brake complaints filed for this model year.

At what mileage do brake problems tend to show up on the 2014 Forester?

The median mileage at failure among brake complaints is 37,969.5 miles.

How does the 2014 Forester compare to other years for brake complaints?

The 2014 Forester's 8% brake-complaint share is lower than the 2010 (15%), 2011 (14%), and 2012 (18%) model years, but similar to 2015 and 2016, which also show 7-8%.

2014 Subaru Forester Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 34 brake-related complaints for the 2014 Subaru Forester, 8% of its 403 total complaints for the year, with 11 crashes and 9 injuries reported. No brake-specific recall is tied to these complaints in NHTSA data for this year.

Brakes complaints: 34; 8% of 403
Crashes reported: 11
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 9
Median mileage: 37,970 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden unintended acceleration while the brake pedal was depressed, causing the vehicle to surge forward or backward into objects.
Some describe the brake pedal failing to slow or stop the vehicle even with firm, sustained pressure.
Several report the vehicle would not respond normally when braking, with one case noting the steering wheel seized after the brake pedal was pushed.
Owners of vehicles with the EyeSight adaptive cruise and pre-collision system say it applies the brakes abruptly and unpredictably instead of slowing gradually.
One owner reported stalling combined with brakes that needed excessive pedal pressure to bring the car to a stop.

When 2014 Subaru Forester brake complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 28, 2014, latest Nov 19, 2025.

34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2014 to Nov 2025; peak Oct 2017 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2014 Subaru Forester

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Forester model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201039 (15%)
201121 (14%)
201219 (18%)
201310 (13%)
201434 (8%)
201545 (7%)
201634 (8%)
201720 (3%)
201820 (4%)
201934 (4%)
202015 (2%)
20217 (3%)
202210 (10%)
20235 (7%)
20241 (3%)
20256 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2014 Subaru Forester have?: NHTSA lists 34 brake-related complaints for the 2014 Forester, which is 8% of the 403 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2014 Subaru Forester?: The data provided shows no related recalls listed for brakes on the 2014 Forester, though one owner complaint references a separate NHTSA campaign (14V311000) that reportedly did not cover their vehicle.
Did brake problems cause crashes on the 2014 Forester?: Yes, NHTSA data links 11 crashes and 9 injuries to the brake complaints filed for this model year.
At what mileage do brake problems tend to show up on the 2014 Forester?: The median mileage at failure among brake complaints is 37,969.5 miles.
How does the 2014 Forester compare to other years for brake complaints?: The 2014 Forester's 8% brake-complaint share is lower than the 2010 (15%), 2011 (14%), and 2012 (18%) model years, but similar to 2015 and 2016, which also show 7-8%.