Used 2014 Subaru Forester Consumer Reviews
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Oil consumption
Bill McGarry, 11/23/2016
updated 12/05/2017
2014 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
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Had an oil consumption test after oil light went on several times. Ev I en though specs call for 5.1 quarts during an oil change, it states on work order that technition added 6 quarts. After 1200 miles I was told that oil consumption was normal. Now after another 800 miles, oil level is half way between full and add oil markers. So it seems that when they do an oil consumption test, they overfill, so it reads normal after 1200 miles. Still having problem with oil consumption.
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Good small SUV
Chas Russ, 02/21/2017
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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The good: smooth, strong Boxer engine; symmetrical AWD gives excellent cornering and traction in rain, snow and mud. Good fit and finish of doors and trim items; easy access through wide door openings. Good visibility all around. Nice firm seats. The negatives: Highway ride is choppy and road noise not well suppressed. Instrumentation is awful, hard to read and doesn't make sense. Bluetooth is not intuitive or easy to connect. Rear seats do not fold flat. Gas mileage not quite as good as expected from 4 cylinder engine. AWD means all four tires have to be replaced if one is destroyed by a road hazard.
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Kay Jones, 03/11/2017
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
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Reliable, secure, excellent vehicle and ultimate in safety and resale value
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Cant beat a Subaru
Christa Simmons, 03/18/2017
updated 04/12/2022
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
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I had not been able to drive up to Mt Baker because I made the mistake of buying a front wheel drive. I finally got up there the day after I brought my Subaru home. The ride is superb and the safety functions give me confidence. It is now March 2020 and I'm still in love with my Subaru Forrester. We have since moved to the east coast in Maryland. I am reporting that the forest roads in nearby West Virginia are not as challenging as the ones in the Pacific Northwest. Not much challenge for my Forester. My Forrester is now almost 8 years old. Did have a problem with getting my key out after turning off the engine. Took it to Subaru dealer and had it fixed. Still love my Subaru Forrester. After driving my Subaru Forrester for a couple of months.....I still love it!!!
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Not Honda Level Reliability
WRJ, 04/24/2017
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Own a 2014 Forester 2.5i Premium. Have had a front strut replaced and TWICE the A/C has gone out. The strut was covered under warranty and the first time the A/C went out, it was covered under warranty, now the A/C has gone out again, this time the evaporator - since its no longer under warranty, the estimated cost to repair at the Subaru place is around $1600 - crazy for a car with less than 40,000 miles on it!! Owned Honda automobiles for many years and NEVER had A/C issues or any other major issues at all...my Accord had almost 130,000 miles and was over a decade old and had ZERO issues....I don't think Consumer Reports is correct in their glowing assessment of Subaru reliability...
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