Steering Related Problems of the 1999 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 1999 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the hydraulic power assist steering system (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering (one problem).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Subaru Forester

Problem Category Number of Problems
Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems
2
Steering problems
1

Recently reported Steering problems of the 1999 Subaru Forester

The Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

New vehicle became uncontrollable, veering from side to side, then going off the road, within first 7 miles of driving at 60 mph. *** 7 purchased a new Subaru Forester l on June 24, 1999, and drove 200 miles in city and suburban traffic, maximum speed 55 mph.   Read details...

The Steering problem

Rear end steering freezes up, causing a loss of road control. Dealer has been contacted.   Read details...


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