2014 Subaru Forester Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 4%of 403 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the steering of the 2014 Subaru Forester, 4% of the 403 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I started the car and the steering felt like it was incremental when you rotated the wheel. It was colder than normal out but not that cold. The temp was probably in the 40'sf. This has been an intermittent problem since then. I have had it at the Subaru 4 times at two different dealerships and the last thing they told me was call Subaru. I believe it is the control module for steering.”
NHTSA complaint #10640393, filed 2014-10, 8,000 miles“Power steering failed. Car was parked in the wa state ferry line in anacortes, wa. When car was started, a computer message appeared that the power steering needed to be serviced and a warning light appeared on the dashboard. My husband was driving and he could barely steer the car onto the ferry. He told me that it took everything that he had to get it onto the boat. We parked the car. When we reached friday harbor, my husband started the car, and was able to drive it normally - the warning light and message was no longer displayed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11074134, filed 2018-02, 24,300 miles“The steering control module has failed twice in the last 4 years and 2 months. The power steering is lost and the steering wheel becomes very difficult to turn. The two times this failure has occurred has been in colder temperatures and during local driving. The car becomes very difficult to steer, and for a small person it could be dangerous. The steering module code per the dealer's service department is 2532. Both times when I spoke to the dealer, in 2014 and 2019, they acted as though they never heard of this issue. I am having the module replaced for the second time.”
NHTSA complaint #11173631, filed 2019-02, 24,000 miles“We had the oil changed and car inspected at the vista automotive group Subaru of silverthone, colorado on december 29, 2014. Everything about the car was reported to be in good condition. Upon departing for california on january 2, we were on interstate 70 when the car began to yaw (pull to left and then pull to right) in both directions. There was some residual snow in the center of and on the sides of the lane but the pavement under the tires was dry. After about one hour of this phenomenon, and after the pavement was completely clear, the yawing ceased. …”
NHTSA complaint #10683094, filed 2015-02, 113,000 miles“The power steering light comes on when the car turns on. Unable to turn the steering wheel unless a ton of force is applied. Turn the car off and on again a few times and messages goes away. But does it multiple times a day.”
NHTSA complaint #11233985, filed 2019-07, 55,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11032035Apr 20, 2026This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when…
- 10199960Jul 27, 2021As part of Subaruâs dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is announcingan extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for the Electronic Power…
- 10199957Jul 26, 2021As part of Subaru of Americaâs dedication to customer satisfaction, this letter is to inform you of an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for your vehicleâs…
- 10199956Jul 26, 2021As part of Subaruâs dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is announcing an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for the Electronic Power…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 11 | 2% |
| 2019 | 14 | 2% |
| 2018 | 25 | 5% |
| 2017 | 25 | 4% |
| 2016 | 19 | 5% |
| 2015 | 19 | 3% |
| 2014 | 16 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 4 | 8% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 9 | 10% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 3% |
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 complaintsSeats
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Subaru Forester
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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