2014 Subaru Forester parts and specs

What changed for the 2014 Subaru Forester

• 2014Full redesign: all-new SGP-adjacent platform, FA20DIT turbo replaces the EJ25 turbo and moves to the CVT, first EyeSight availability on Forester

Known problems with the 2014 Subaru Forester

4 of the 6 issues we track for the 2014–2018 generation are documented against the 2014 model year, and 2 carry a recall or service bulletin.

• Turbo oil starvation from a restricted oil-feed banjo bolt (2.0XT)

  major

  The FA20DIT's turbocharger oil-feed line uses a banjo bolt with a fine mesh filter screen that can become clogged with sludge or debris, restricting oil flow to the turbo bearings. Left unaddressed, this leads to premature turbo bearing wear or outright turbo failure. It's a widely documented issue in the Forester XT/WRX community; some owners proactively remove the mesh screen or clean it at every oil change.

  Typical cost: $50 (inspect/clean) to $2,500–$4,000 for a turbo replacement if failure occurs

• CVT chain slip, shudder, or failure

  majorTSB 16-95-15; Subaru CVT customer support program (10-yr/100k extension)

  Owners report intermittent shudder, hesitation, RPM flare without a matching speed increase, or outright CVT failure on 2.5i models, most often traced to chain slip (Subaru TSB 16-95-15). Subaru's CVT customer-support program extended coverage to 10 years/100,000 miles on many affected VINs. Check eligibility with Subaru before paying for a CVT repair out of pocket.

  Typical cost: Free if within the 10-yr/100k CVT warranty extension; $3,500–$5,500 for a CVT replacement otherwise

• FB25 oil consumption (2014 model year, class action)

  minorYaegar v. Subaru of America, Inc., No. 1:14-cv-04490 (D.N.J.)

  The Yaegar v. Subaru of America oil-consumption settlement's coverage window (2011–2014 FB-engine vehicles) extends into the first model year of this generation. 2014 Foresters with the FB25 that burn oil faster than Subaru's acceptable threshold qualify for the same extended 8-year/100,000-mile warranty on oil-consumption repairs described in the SH generation's entry.

  Typical cost: Covered under the settlement's extended warranty if still within 8 yr/100k mi

• Starlink infotainment freezes and reboots

  minor

  The touchscreen freezes, reboots, loses Bluetooth pairing, or shows a delayed backup camera image. Software updates fix most cases; persistent freezing can require a head-unit reflash or replacement at the dealer.

  Typical cost: $0 (software update) to $1,500+ (head unit replacement)

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