Example carBattery boost for a 2014 Subaru Forester
Battery boost for the 2014 Subaru Forester: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 8.7 to 9.7 L/100 km
- Body
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2014 Subaru Forester for battery boost
- Body: small sport utility vehicle (EPA size class).
2014 Subaru Forester: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.0 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 27 | 28 |
| MPG combined (US) | 27 | 25 | 24 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 32 | 30 | 29 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,500 | US$3,300 | US$2,800 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,698 | $3,326 | $3,008 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2014 Subaru Forester
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 403 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension (95), engine (69) and air bags (68). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V149000 | 2019-02-28 | exterior lighting:brake lights:switch | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights... |
| 13V159000 | 2013-04-24 | equipment | Subaru is recalling certain model year 2014 Forester vehicles manufactured from January 2013 through March 2013. The backing for the carpeted floor mats was not manufactured to specification. As a result, the floor mats may curl when exposed to heat. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Battery boost for the 2014 Subaru Forester
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work, but for battery service on the 2014 Subaru Forester we arrange a trusted shop. Lights left on overnight are the classic reason for a flat battery.
About your Forester
Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Power comes from the 2.5L 4-cylinder, driving through an automatic (CVT).
What to send us
We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. We keep you posted until the car is booked in.
Keep moving meanwhile
Add a rental to the same request as the repair. The rental is priced like any other on our site. The car can come to your door in the Toronto area, or you pick it up at no charge.
Getting a clear quote
Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you.
Between shop visits
If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires. Check that all lights work every few weeks. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for.
Next step
Need the work and a rental? One request covers both.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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