How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2014 Subaru Forester have?

NHTSA lists 41 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain category for the 2014 Forester, which is 10% of the 403 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Subaru Forester transmission?

No related recall is listed in the data for this component.

At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2014 Forester?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 64,611 miles, though some owners reported issues as early as under 3,000 miles.

How does the 2014 Forester compare to other model years for this problem?

The 2014 Forester's 10% share is lower than 2015 (15%) and 2016 (12%) but higher than 2010-2013, which ranged from 3% to 8%.

Are these transmission issues linked to crashes?

Yes, NHTSA records 7 crashes and 3 injuries among the 41 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Forester.

2014 Subaru Forester Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 41 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Subaru Forester, 10% of that year's 403 total complaints, with 7 crashes and 3 injuries reported. No related recall is listed for this component. Median mileage at failure was 64,611.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 41; 10% of 403
Crashes reported: 7
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 64,611 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration while parking or backing out, sometimes striking parked cars, fences, or buildings.
Some report the vehicle stalling or refusing to move at low mileage, needing to sit for about an hour before it would engage gear again.
Others describe the CVT transmission grinding during driving, with one vehicle needing the CVT replaced more than once.
A few owners noticed a strange noise from the transmission when shifting into reverse, followed by unexpected forward motion.
One complaint described dashboard warning lights flashing followed by a total loss of power and braking along with a burning smell.

When 2014 Subaru Forester transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 21, 2013, latest Jul 15, 2025.

41 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2013 to Jul 2025; peak May 2016 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 Subaru Forester

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Forester model year

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

20055 (5%)
20064 (5%)
200711 (15%)
20082 (4%)
200917 (10%)
20107 (3%)
20118 (5%)
20125 (5%)
20136 (8%)
201441 (10%)
201595 (15%)
201651 (12%)
201744 (7%)
201823 (5%)
201938 (5%)
202032 (5%)
202114 (7%)
20224 (4%)
20234 (5%)
20240 (0%)
20254 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2014 Subaru Forester have?: NHTSA lists 41 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain category for the 2014 Forester, which is 10% of the 403 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Subaru Forester transmission?: No related recall is listed in the data for this component.
At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2014 Forester?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 64,611 miles, though some owners reported issues as early as under 3,000 miles.
How does the 2014 Forester compare to other model years for this problem?: The 2014 Forester's 10% share is lower than 2015 (15%) and 2016 (12%) but higher than 2010-2013, which ranged from 3% to 8%.
Are these transmission issues linked to crashes?: Yes, NHTSA records 7 crashes and 3 injuries among the 41 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Forester.