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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JF2SJAEC2EH••••••2014 Subaru FORESTER
This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2014 Subaru FORESTER build (9 vs 3).
9on this build
383on the model
114builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedAir Bags 3Suspension 3Structure 1Vehicle Speed Control 1
What owners of this build wrote
StructurecrashJun 2014
I was driving up my driveway. I was braking when the car jerked forward and hit the garage door. I was able to stop the car by applying the brakes. The garage door was damaged as was the front bumper and grill of the car
Air BagsOct 2024
Airbag inspection light comes on. Dealer verified vehicle has defective passenger harness and or seat cushion. Replaced harness under passenger seat in July 24, now Oct 24 airbag inspection light is back on. The 2014 has the same WUM 98 harness kit and seat sensor, so why isn't…
SuspensionDec 2022
Took car for 60000 mile check up mechanic said it should not have worn bushings and control arms at 60000 miles
Unknown Or OtherSep 2019
Broken right rear coil discovered during oil change, no known cause
EngineMar 2015
The problem I am encountering has to do with the engine oil consumption. Since I have owned my 2014 subaru forester, I have had the low oil level detected for the entire time I have owned this vehicle. In early 2015 I had a oil consumption text performed by the dealer. They had…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JF2SJAEC2EH552589 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.