2014 Subaru Forester MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2014 Subaru Forester is rated 24 to 27 mpg combined across 3 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.5L 4-cyl · AWD · CVT.

EPA fuel economy

2014 Subaru Forester · 3 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

27MPG combined

24 city 31 highway

$2,500 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score7/10

2.5L 4-cyl · AWD · CVT

Best version costs $500 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.47 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Sep 30, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,500 to $3,300 a year. Compared with 2013, the best gas version is up 4 mpg.

Fewer complaints than a typical Forester year

The 2014 drew 80 owner complaints in its first three years, against 164 for a typical Forester year. Best years are picked only from 2016 on, since counts for older years say less: owners filed fewer complaints in the early 2010s.

Years to avoid: 2019 and 2020; best years: 2016, 2022, and 2023. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every Forester year ranked The 2014 Forester's recalls and problems

Every 2014 Forester version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
2.5L 4-cyl · AWD · CVT Best EPA listing: Forester AWD	27 mpg	24 / 31	$2,500
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · CVT EPA listing: Forester AWD · Premium fuel	25 mpg	23 / 27	$3,300
2.5L 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed manual EPA listing: Forester AWD	24 mpg	22 / 28	$2,800

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.47 a gallon for regular gas and $5.48 a gallon for premium gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
2.5L 4-cyl · AWD · CVT	$2,483	$207	$12,417
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · CVT	$3,288	$274	$16,440
2.5L 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed manual	$2,794	$233	$13,969

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.

Subaru Forester MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 22 to 29 mpg (every year from 2010 to 2026); 29 since 2019. Hybrid: 35 mpg (2025 to 2026).

Best gas version
Best hybrid version

2014: gas 27 mpg · hybrid not offered

Show as a table

Subaru Forester best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version	Best hybrid version
2010	22	–
2011	23	–
2012	23	–
2013	23	–
2014	27	–
2015	27	–
2016	27	–
2017	28	–
2018	28	–
2019	29	–
2020	29	–
2021	29	–
2022	29	–
2023	29	–
2024	29	–
2025	29	35
2026	29	35

Every Forester year's ratings in one table

How the 2014 Forester compares

2014 compact SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.

2014 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Mazda CX-5 Best: gas	29 mpg	29 mpg	$2,300
Nissan Rogue Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,400
Subaru Forester This page Best: gas	27 mpg	27 mpg	$2,500
Toyota RAV4 Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$1,000
Honda CR-V Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
Chevrolet Equinox Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
Ford Escape Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
Subaru Outback Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
GMC Terrain Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
Hyundai Tucson Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,700
Jeep Compass Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,700
Jeep Cherokee Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,700
Kia Sportage Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,900
Volkswagen Tiguan Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$3,550

2014 Forester recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 403 owner complaints for the 2014 Forester.

Owners most often describe suspension problems (83 complaints, 21%), then rust or corrosion (32). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 5 stars.

See the 2014 Forester recalls and problems

Questions

Does the 2014 Subaru Forester need premium gas?

Some versions do. EPA lists the 2.0L turbo 4-cyl on premium, the rest use regular.

How does the 2014 Forester's MPG compare with the 2013?

For 2014, the best gas version is rated 27 mpg, up 4 from 23.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 29, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.47, midgrade $5.07, premium $5.48, diesel $6.38 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Oct 2, 2026 and complaint file dated Oct 2, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.