2014 Subaru Forester: Broken coil springs
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2014 Forester report: broken coil springs. CarComplaints.com lists 19 owner complaints, average mileage 57,700 miles.
NHTSA has 94 owner complaints for the 2014 Forester in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11696927 (filed 11/01/2025): “Low contrl arm bushings distroyed,loud noise and vibration under the car.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11595987 (filed 06/23/2024): “Basically, as i was driving on the freeway with my son and his brother, i got 5 lights flashing on dashboard. abs at temp check engine cruise control hill assist vss etc.. the code were for cut but before i could check them everything shut down. car went dark,…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace springs and struts (11 reports) relace rear coil springs (5 reports) replace coil spring (2 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Shocks/struts can be DIY with proper spring compressors; air suspension diagnosis needs a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,000 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
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