Used 2014 Subaru Forester Consumer Reviews
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jc ayers, 07/18/2017
updated 07/19/2019
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Reliable and efficient small SUV.
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A few interior complaints
Therese, 01/06/2018
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Love it overall BUT - it’s crazy that there is no overhead light in the cargo area/ trunk !!! It’s impossible to see when opening trunk at night!! I am still looking into stick-on battery operated lights since there are no dealer-provided remedies for this!! Second major complaint is all of the headrests make your head jut forward uncomfortably! Not as bad as some cars I tried such as Toyota RAV4, but I am still trying to find a suitable back-pillow solution, which is constantly irritating to have to deal with. With my old Subaru 2011 forester, I got around this by switching the better backseat headrests onto my front seat, but the 2014 Limited headrests are a new design, making that option very unsafe. Also - minor issue but, the auto cargo door is very slow compared to other vehicle makes out there. Lastly - The radio/ Bluetooth were hard to figure out and not the greatest - so I obtained an aftermarket radio/ Bluetooth which works fantastic for me. So - These are my complaints. Despite the above, I am loyal to subaru which has kept me safe for years, including through a terrible wreck in which I was completely unharmed, and including through all kinds of Weather across the country such as snow/ice and awful thunderstorms etc. I adore the Forester for its superb visibility, agility, handles very well, easy to park, superior acceleration, roomy / high ceiling interior, and excellent storage capacity.
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Sub Owner, 01/10/2018
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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I'm the original owner. The Bad: The car has had the following repairs under warranty: power steering, transmission, engine rebuild. The low oil light came on between all oil changes until the engine was finally rebuilt. The good: Subaru of America stood by this vehicle and paid for the repairs. You can't beat how this car handles in all weather conditions. But due to all the failures, I'm seriously questioning whether I'll buy another Subaru again.
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Forester performed well but engine failed early
Aaron of AK, 01/21/2018
updated 01/23/2019
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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When considering the forester we needed an AWD vehicle that could handle Alaskan winters. The forester handles the roads well as long as it has good tires. The VCT system is annoying at times. It has sent me sideways down the road and made it impossible to complete turns when it slides just a little. It does have a great AWD system and can go down steep and slick areas with X mode. As most other reviews have mentioned, the ride is not comfortable. It rides like a jeep and knew this when we purchased it. I would have rated this at 4 stars but the engine consumed a huge amount of oil before 100k miles and now the tranmission is having problems at 98k miles too. Overall I wish we would have bought another Toyota. Subaru did agree to replace the engine and transmission valve body but we were without our car for 3 months while the dealership worked on it.
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First, last, and only car I want to own
Alec Goetz, 02/18/2018
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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This vehicle is the epitome of safety, comfort, convenience, speed, fuel economy, entertainment, and practicality. I bought this car from Victory Subaru in Somerset, NJ and my salesman, Rich Rodriguez, was extremely kind, knowledgeable, and an overall great guy. The vehicle’s heated seats, panoramic sunroof, and hands-free technology are my favorite aspects and I cannot recommend this car enough to any prospective owner looking for an SUV to fit any and all needs.
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