A PIECE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FELL OUT ONTO THE ROAD WHEN I WAS DRIVING, AND CAME TO A HALT BEHIND ME ON THE STREET. IT IS SIMILAR TO A PIECE I FOUND IN MY DRIVEWAY A YEAR AGO (WHICH I DID NOT RECOGNIZE OR KNOW WHERE IT CAME FROM. THE CAR'S HANDLING HAS BEEN 'DIFFERENT' BUT CAN'T TELL IF IT WILL BECOME UNSAFE.
2014 subaru Forester suspension problems
moderate 91 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $900
Complaints
91
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$900
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE DRIVING INTO THE GARAGE, THE CONTACT NOTICED METAL ON THE GROUND. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SPRING FRACTURED. THE CONTACT CALLED CAPITALAND MOTORS (37 SARATOGA RD, SCHENECTADY, NY 12302, (518) 631-5792) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURE. …
REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKEN RIGHT AND LEFT 01/07/2019 - 27811 MILES ON CAR, REPLACED BY DEALER DURING STATE INSPECTION I DID NOT KNOW THEY WERE BROKEN UNTIL TOLD BY SERVICE ADVISOR
BOTTOM OF BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE - AT THE POINT WHERE THEY SIT ON THE LOWER SPRING SEAT OF THE STRUT. THEY BOTH FRACTURED AT EXACTLY THE SAME SPOT ON THE COIL - AT THE FIRST 1/2 LOOP OF THE COIL (ABOUT 4 INCHES) AND IN THE SAME DIAGONAL TYPE OF SHEAR. PICTURES ATTACHED OF THE PIECES THAT BROKE OFF EACH COIL. CAR HAS ONLY 58,000 MILES AND NEVER DRIVEN OFF ROAD OR OVERLOADED.…
DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH AND THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR COIL SPRING COLLAPSED. WE HEARD A LOUD METAL BANG AND WHEN WE GOT HOME I NOTICED THE COIL SPRING WAS BROKEN.
Common questions
How serious is the suspension problem on the 2014 subaru Forester?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 91 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $900 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the suspension typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $900 for suspension repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to suspension?
No active recalls currently cover suspension issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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