Three problems related to axle shaft seal have been reported for the 1999 Subaru Forester. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 1999 Subaru Forester based on all problems reported for the 1999 Forester.
99 Subaru Forester l after 50,000 miles rear axle bearings and hub broke. Steering on corners was affected.
Would hear grinding noises coming from rear. The faster the vehicle was going, the louder the noise. Took vehicle to dealer at least 4 times: 6/23/ 7/2/ 11/8; & 11/15. The wheels locked up at one point when this happened. The seal had broken. Each time was repaired.
Defective seal on the transmission caused transmission fluid to leak into exhaust assembly. Yh.