Electrical System Related Problems of the 1999 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows four common electrical system related problems of the 1999 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the ignition switch (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the instrument panel (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Subaru Forester


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1999 Subaru Forester

The Ignition Switch problem

Consumer having problems with ignition switch ,and it will be hard for consumer to startvehicle. Dealer notified.   Read details...

The Instrument Panel problem

About 3 years into owning this '99 Forester, the illumination for my gear shifting column between the front seats went out. Cost to repair was prohibitive, so I learned to deal with it. About 2 years ago, the led clock above the mirror went out.   Read details...

The Electrical System problem

On 1998 Forester 5-spd, when pulling out on freeways and other roads, as I switch from 3 to 4 or from 4 to 5, engine wants to drop to idle as I try to accelerate.   Read details...


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