How many steering complaints does the 2014 Subaru Forester have?

NHTSA lists 16 steering complaints for the 2014 Forester, which is 4% of the 403 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2014 Subaru Forester?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for steering on the 2014 Forester.

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

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering complaints is 62,000 miles.

Did steering problems cause any crashes on the 2014 Forester?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries linked to steering complaints for the 2014 Forester.

Is the 2014 Forester worse for steering than other Forester years?

The 2014 Forester's steering complaint share is 4%, similar to 2016 (5%) and 2018 (5%), and higher than 2010 through 2013, which ranged from 0% to 2%.

2014 Subaru Forester Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 16 steering complaints for the 2014 Subaru Forester, 4% of its 403 total complaints for the year. Owners report power steering loss, grinding noise, and control module failures at a median 62,000 miles. No related recall is listed.

Steering complaints: 16; 4% of 403
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 62,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners describe sudden, complete loss of power steering assist, sometimes with a dashboard warning message telling them the system needs service.
Several report the steering wheel becoming very hard to turn, especially after a cold start, tied to a suspected steering control module failure.
Some describe a grinding noise coming from the steering system during normal turns while driving.
One owner reported the vehicle veering out of control around 55 mph, later traced by a mechanic to the alignment being pulled out of spec.
One owner reported the steering wheel oscillating back and forth at about 50 mph under cruise control, with excessive play found in the front tires.
One owner mentioned an unrelated issue with the ignition key sticking near the steering column.

When 2014 Subaru Forester steering complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 25, 2014, latest Jun 12, 2026.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2014 to Jun 2026; peak Jun 2019 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2014 Subaru Forester

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Forester model year

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

20052 (2%)
20069 (10%)
20073 (4%)
20084 (8%)
20093 (2%)
20105 (2%)
20111 (1%)
20121 (1%)
20130 (0%)
201416 (4%)
201519 (3%)
201619 (5%)
201725 (4%)
201825 (5%)
201914 (2%)
202011 (2%)
20213 (1%)
20222 (2%)
20231 (1%)
20241 (3%)
20251 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2014 Subaru Forester have?: NHTSA lists 16 steering complaints for the 2014 Forester, which is 4% of the 403 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2014 Subaru Forester?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for steering on the 2014 Forester.
At what mileage do steering problems tend to show up on the 2014 Forester?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering complaints is 62,000 miles.
Did steering problems cause any crashes on the 2014 Forester?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries linked to steering complaints for the 2014 Forester.
Is the 2014 Forester worse for steering than other Forester years?: The 2014 Forester's steering complaint share is 4%, similar to 2016 (5%) and 2018 (5%), and higher than 2010 through 2013, which ranged from 0% to 2%.