2014 Jeep Wrangler vs 2014 Subaru Forester
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Jeep Wrangler | 2014 Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 654 | 403 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 216 | 632 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 21 | 48 |
| Fire reports | 24 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 24–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,000 mi | 55,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Wrangler | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 322 | 69 |
| Power Train | 88 | 41 |
| Air Bags | 70 | 57 |
| Electrical System | 82 | 42 |
| Suspension | 15 | 94 |
| Service Brakes | 63 | 31 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 42 |
| Structure | 20 | 27 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 35 | 26 |
| Stalling | 26 | 23 |
| Airbag warning light | 20 | 18 |
| Check engine light | 19 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 18 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 9 |
| Overheating | 13 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 19 |
2014 Jeep Wrangler
2014 Subaru Forester
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.