Subaru Forester Fourth generation (SH) (2014 - 2016)

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Fourth generation (SH) of Subaru Forester has been in production since 2014 by 2016.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. Fourth generation (SH) is longer than the previous generation by 1.4 inches , is wider by 0.6 inches , is higher by 0.5 inches. The weight of the car has increased by 46 lbs.
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Subaru Forester Fourth generation (SH) dimensions and specs
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Body style | SUV, Crossover |
Engine options | FB25BA, 2.5L H-4, 170 HP, 174 lb/ft |
FA20F, 2.0L H-4, 268 HP, 258 lb/ft | |
Transmission | 6-spd man w/OD, Lineartronic 6-spd CVT w/OD, Lineartronic 8-spd CVT w/OD |
Drive type | all wheel |
Length | 180.90 in |
Width | 70.70 in |
Height | 66.4 - 68.2 in |
Wheelbase | 103.90 in |
Curb weight | 3285 - 3651 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 |
Seating capacity | 5 |
Front hip room | 53.90 in |
Rear hip room | 53.00 in |
Front Headroom | 40 - 41.4 in |
Rear Headroom | 37.5 - 39.8 in |
Front shoulder room | 57.00 in |
Rear shoulder room | 56.50 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 15.90 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 22 - 24/28 - 32 |
Payload capacity | 900 lb |
Towing capacity | 1500 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 6.4 - 7.6 sec |
¼ mile time | 15 - 17.2 sec |
Subaru Forester Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Subaru Forester Fourth generation (SH) production period from 2014 to 2016 drivers have reported 727 complaints. The most common problems are ENGINE, SUSPENSION, AIR BAGS.
Model Year | Complaints |
2016 Forester |
164
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2015 Forester |
319
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2014 Forester |
244
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
ENGINE i have a 2015 forester premium with winter package i bought it new with 10 miles on it. when starting... |
144
~ 36796 miles |
SUSPENSION driver side lower control arm bushing wearing out prematurely poor design.... |
113
~ 50349 miles |
AIR BAGS the vehicle was driven several miles with the passenger sitting on a thin pillow. when arriving at the destination it... |
106
~ 39655 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2015 subaru forester. consumer writes in regards to steering wheel issues. *smd the consumer stated her jacket with a zipper... |
93
~ 30831 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i was turning into my parking space at my condo and the car suddenly accelerated and went over the car... |
89
~ 24972 miles |
POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. the contact stated that while in park the vehicle rolled away. as... |
86
~ 34760 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i just purchased this car and cannot believe the dash board lights. they praise this car for reliability so that... |
84
~ 32044 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph the brakes failed... |
56
~ 26912 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i had my new vehicle only 4 days with 120 miles or so that i personally put on it. i... |
44
~ 33589 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE the vehicle was left running in park on a slight uphill grade in a private driveway while the driver ran... |
28
~ 25150 miles |
STEERING 7 months old 20 000 miles. driving 65.6 mph in light rain with cruise control on. 1st time driving in... |
25
~ 33306 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER bought car in anchorage and windshield cracked on way back to my father's home in fairbanks. dealership reported no known... |
25
~ 21607 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL while starting the car with only 2.2k miles the check engine light came on and disabled the vehicle dynamics control |
23
~ 35325 miles |
WHEELS tire pressure monitor indicated low pressure. right rear tire needed air. tire continued to slowly leak and the pressure monitor... |
22
~ 39318 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING this model vehicle has a safety defect. the speedometer is located under a visor which limits the amount of light... |
21
~ 22671 miles |
SEATS the vehicle was driven several miles with the passenger sitting on a thin pillow. when arriving at the destination it... |
21
~ 44117 miles |
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION > SENSOR > AIR BAGS the passenger airbag warning light first came on as soon as i started my car one morning in mid-october 2018... |
15
~ 43266 miles |
SEAT BELTS the passenger airbag warning light first came on as soon as i started my car one morning in mid-october 2018... |
8
~ 41467 miles |
FRONT PASSENGER > OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION > SENSOR when a passenger is sitting in the front passenger seat the airbag will frequently fail to turn on. an airbag... |
5
~ 37525 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the check oil... |
5
~ 5913 miles |
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE i was using my key to open the back trunk when all of a sudden it slam down quickly on... |
4
~ 27250 miles |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY while traveling down i81 at approximately 65 mph a small pebble tapped the windshield on the passanger side and it... |
4
~ 6376 miles |
TIRES tire pressure monitor indicated low pressure. right rear tire needed air. tire continued to slowly leak and the pressure monitor... |
4
~ 16588 miles |
STRUCTURE i purchased my 2014 forester in july 2013. i love the vehicle except for the design of the climate control... |
4
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving our 2014 forester xt 2.0 uphill on the highway at about 50 mph the cel hill-assist eyesight-disabled and... |
4
~ 7740 miles |
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY ever since i purchased this car the heater does not heat the interior of the car very well. the air... |
3
~ 2175 miles |
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. while driving in snowy conditions the vehicle skidded and the all wheel... |
2
~ 13600 miles |
CAMERA SYSTEM > BACK OVER PREVENTION tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. the contact stated that the rearview mirror camera failed to work intermittently... |
2
~ 12700 miles |
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. the contact stated that after the transmission was shifted into the reverse... |
2
~ 13500 miles |
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2014 subaru forester. when the contact parked the vehicle and released the brake pedal the... |
1
~ 68000 miles |
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. while driving out of the driveway the horn failed to operate when... |
1
~ 70000 miles |
REAR > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. while the contact was loading groceries into the trunk of the vehicle... |
1
~ 46000 miles |
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > REAR tl* the contact owns a 2014 subaru forester. while driving 35 mph there was an abnormal noise detected from the... |
1
~ 48000 miles |
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS keep getting message "srs airbag system needs to be checked" while driving. dealer wants to replace the set sensor at... |
1
~ 41000 miles |
SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. when the contact's wife lifted the hatchback the left support arm fractured.... |
1
~ 80000 miles |
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2014 subaru forester. upon taking the vehicle to don miller subaru (west 5822 odana rd... |
1
~ 60000 miles |
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. while driving 75 mph the front of the vehicle shook. there were... |
1
~ 59129 miles |
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT [xxx] subaru forester hill start assist braking comes on while driving down a highway preventing acceleration & making an accident |
1
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ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL > FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 2016 subaru forester. consumer writes in regards to vehicle eyesight system problems frontal collision avoidance system and adaptive cruise control... |
1
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DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE on june 22 2016 my husband parked the car on our driveway located at 1264 hancock place in pocatello idaho.... |
1
~ 6000 miles |
BLIND SPOT DETECTION > LANE DEPARTURE letter from congresswoman kathleen m. rice on behalf of constituent re recall on eyesight driver assist system on a 2014... |
1
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VISIBILITY 2014 sabaru forester. consumer writes in regards to vehicle seat head rest seat belt and rear view visibility issues. *smd... |
1
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SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2014 subaru forester. while depressing the brake pedal it would not activate and caused the... |
1
~ 35000 miles |
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY i purchased a new 2015 subaru forester january 31 2015. anytime the temperature is below approximately 10f the interior windows... |
1
~ 250 miles |
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2015 subaru forester. consumer writes in regards to vehicle hesitation/acceleration issues. *smd the consumer stated at low speeds the vehicle... |
1
~ 3000 miles |
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. the contact stated that the rear door latch failed to open from... |
1
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ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the bluetooth does not work properly. most of the time it doesn't work at all. when it does it keeps... |
1
~ 26 miles |
ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > WINDSHIELD > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM i purchased my 2014 forester in july 2013. i love the vehicle except for the design of the climate control... |
1
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LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl* the contact owns a 2014 subaru forester. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph the rear of... |
1
~ 18000 miles |
How to improve the appearance of your Subaru Forester and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Subaru Forester to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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GOOACC 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car ...
- UNIVERSAL FIT KIT - Great Assortment Push Retainer Kit with 12 popular size, fitting for door trim, radiator shield yoke, fender, bumper and splash shield retainers replacement for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and more.
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
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Xotic Tech Universal Front Bumper Lip Ch...
- [Model] - Universal fitment for most vehicle front bumper lip.(Please measure and check the position you are going to install the spoiler, and make sure these splitters will fit your vehicle before purchase.)
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Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...
- Need to attach and detach your bumper quickly? Quick release fasteners are great for front bumpers, rear bumpers, and hatch lids that need to be frequently removed. They are perfect for people who go to...
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CK Formula Carbon Fiber Hood Scoop - Aer...
- ? DECORATIVE USE: Closed end hood scoop enhances the JDM body lines to give your vehicle a racing / sports look. The scoop kit can improve the aerodynamics and fuel efficiency of your vehicle. Give...
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iJDMTOY 30W High Power 10-LED LEDayFlex ...
- All new Free-style flexible design
- 10 pieces super bright 3W each eagle eye LED lights (30W total)
- Each LED light is measured at 0.94" in diameter and 1.00" in length
- Free style mounting to bumper...
Fender flares
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
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Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
- Ready to fit snuggly into your vehicle with the 14 mm stem length and the 38 mm head diameter.
- Compatible with Chrysler:...
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
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A-Premium 4 Pcs Black Universal Splash G...
- Upgraded Universal Mud Flaps Splash Guards; Drilling Holes Required
- Compatible Makes: Universal; For All Body Styles: Car, Pickup, SUV, Van, Truck, etc.
- Package Includes: 4 Pcs (1 Set) --- Front and Rear
- Color: Black; Material:...
Rims
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
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VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
Coilovers
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iJDMTOY Universal Fit Gun Metal Grey Fin...
- Universal fit for most cars (sedan/coupe/convertible)
- Come with (4) gunmetal grey color powder-coated anodized finish aluminum fasteners, (4) sets of stainless bolts/nuts/washers, (2) high strength fastener O-ring rubber bands
- Made with T6 6061 high quality...
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Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...
- ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
- ?Package includes fully articulated top and bottom joins which allow them to be installed at any angle.
- ?Made with premium...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Yaruicar Custom Car Floor Mats Automotiv...
- Car Floor Mats fit for Honda, Toyota, Ford, Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Buick, Porsche, Acura, etc. Model,Click the customize button start your order
- All the colors are in stock. The processing will be...
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Godspeed MSS0189-A MonoSS Coilover Lower...
- Compatible With Subaru Forester (SJ) 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
- Spring Rate (Front/Rear) : 10 kg/mm (560 lbs/inch) || 6 kg/mm (336 lbs/inch); Damping Levels: 16 Rebound Force Levels
- 52mm Mono-Tube Stainless Steel Shock With...
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Rev9 R9-HPX-1089_1 Hyper-Street ONE Coil...
- Compatible With Subaru Forester (S13) 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
- Spring Rate: Front - 10 kg/mm (560 lbs/inch) | Rear - 6 kg/mm (336 lbs/inch) // Damping Levels: 16 Levels // Top Mount: Front -...
Decals
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24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
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Frienda 6 Pieces Small Flame Decals Stic...
- Adorn your cars: these transfer decals are the fastest and easiest way to customize your car, can add more shine and personality to your vehicles and win more compliments from others
- Easy to use: the...
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3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal...
- Note: Please refer to picture 2 for size. The size of each shape is different. Please confirm the shape and size you need carefully before purchasing.Waterproof, light, no shrinkage, no fading, no rust.
- Quality: High...
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7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...
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SINGARO 4PCS Aluminum Valve Stem Cap, Gr...
- High quality: High quality aluminum alloy is used to replace the original bad valve cap of the tire, which can keep the wheel working well.
- Convenience: The valve cover is easy to install and disassemble....

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