2014 Subaru Forester Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 3%of 403 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the wheels of the 2014 Subaru Forester, 3% of the 403 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“September, 2019 - I detected a new and distinct sound, along with an odd vibration feeling in my vehicle. It was on the left side, with the vibration seeming to come from the area under my feet as I drive. It started at about 30- 40 MPH and did not subside, even when I was not accelerating, or if I used the brakes to slow down some. Both the sound and vibration maintained while I was cruising at that speed or higher. I took the car to my mechanic, who determined that the left rear wheel hub was bad. I had it replace immediately. My vehicle is 5 years old and the mileage was 79364. …”
NHTSA complaint #11320955, filed 2020-04, 79,364 miles“My car had an unexpected acceleration when applied the break to park on the parking lot. As a result vehicle went and collided into a restaurant, damaging the restaurant glass wall and front bumper, passenger front wheel/tire of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11360320, filed 2020-09, 34,069 miles“Driving at about 60 MPH and car starting vibrating violently for a few seconds. Continued driving and 10 minutes later same thing for same length of time happened again.”
NHTSA complaint #10758495, filed 2015-08, 43,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Forester. While the vehicle was parked, the contact observed that the rear passenger side tire was extremely worn down, but the other tires had no issues. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed an alignment. The rear passenger tire and front driver and passenger tires were replaced, and the vehicle received an alignment; however, the issue recurred six months (approximately 8,000 miles) later. The contact stated that the vehicle had been equipped with several different types of tires. …”
NHTSA complaint #10966494, filed 2017-03, 5,000 miles“Heard deep rumble while driving In May 2021 Thought it may be start of muffler or exhaust problem but Subaru service said it is rear hub bearings. Service says there may be danger of tire falling off while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11421199, filed 2021-06Related 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…
- 10201813Sep 29, 2021This bulletin announces a change made to the wheel lug nuts.
- 10188193Feb 22, 2021This bulletin announces availability of new front wheel hub assemblies incorporating bearing surfaces having increased resistance to imperfections resulting from shock loads.
- 10185090Dec 15, 2020This Service Information Bulletin announces a change made to the wheel lug nuts.
- 10185064Dec 2, 2020This bulletin announces a design change made to the rear wheel / brake backing plates.
- 10179421Aug 31, 2020This bulletin announces availability of new front wheel hub assemblies incorporating bearing surfaces having increased resistance to imperfections resulting from shock loads.
- 10173125Mar 19, 2020This service information bulletin outlines a procedure for Subaru Special Tool Kit number J-53014.
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 4% |
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 1% |
| 2017 | 13 | 2% |
| 2016 | 17 | 4% |
| 2015 | 20 | 3% |
| 2014 | 11 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 7 | 5% |
| 1999 | 4 | 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 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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