2014 Lincoln MKT vs 2014 Subaru Forester
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Lincoln MKT | 2014 Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 54 | 403 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 69 | 627 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 48 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 24–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 92,000 mi | 55,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Lincoln MKT | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 7 | 94 |
| Engine | 4 | 69 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 57 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 42 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 42 |
| Power Train | 1 | 41 |
| Structure | 13 | 27 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 31 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 6 | 23 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 32 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 26 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 19 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 18 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 15 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
2014 Lincoln MKT
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.