2014 Subaru Forester Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 403 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,472miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2014 Subaru Forester, 1% of the 403 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,472 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that the tailgate was in an upright position and then the tailgate closed unexpectedly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to repair the vehicle. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V135000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 174,944.”
NHTSA complaint #11511517, filed 2023-03, 174,944 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10241801Aug 1, 2023The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
- 10198744Jun 7, 2021This bulletin outlines changes in the service procedure for replacement of the Power Rear Gate control module.
- 10182211Oct 9, 2020In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty for the rear gate stays on the listed models and model years.
- 10182205Oct 9, 2020We recently informed retailers and customers of an extension to the New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 2014-2018 Forester Rear Gate Stays.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2014 Subaru Forester
94 complaintsEngine
69 complaintsAir bags
57 complaintsOther or unknown
46 complaintsElectrical system
42 complaintsVehicle speed control
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
41 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsBody and structure
27 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsSeats
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Subaru Forester
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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