Power Train Related Problems of the 1999 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows 14 common power train related problems of the 1999 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the axle shaft (four problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1999 Subaru Forester

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 1999 Subaru Forester. While coasting, the vehicle began to accelerate on its own. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 48,700. Updated 05/06/08 the consumer stated dreyer & reinbold checked engine, transmission mounts speed control and   Read details...

The Axle Shaft problem

August 2000. Right rear bearings broke apart while driving off road. Since I didn't know what the problem was and I was on vacation, I had the vehicle towed to the nearest private garage. I submitted the bill for the repairs and rental car to Subaru which they paid.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Catastrophic transmission failure.   Read details...


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