Four problems related to engine oil leaking 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.
At 53,500 miles engine oil began leaking. All seals had to be replaced including watre pump seals wich had also failed.
Chronic engine and oil leakage of a 1999 Subaru Forester. No satisfaction from 2 dealerships (bald hill Subaru and pilgrim Subaru). I have noted the last date of service, but the problem has been constant and chronic. I have lost time from work, had breakdowns on 2 vacations, and have constant anxiety about the situation.
I took my Subaru in for an oil leak problem and was informed that my right bearing was bad. The oil seal was under warrenty, however the bearing cost nearly 500. 00. Drove it a month and started hearing a roaring noise. I took it in again and the bearing had caused the hub to go bad. I was not charged this second time. I was told they had other all wheel drive vehicles in with this problem.
Vehicle is losing aproximately one quart of oil every 1000 miles. The vehicle does not appear to be "burning" oil nor is it leaking. This amount of oil loss appears high to me. I called Subaru International in new jersey and they said this is "normal" for a Subaru. I find this very hard to believe that a vehicle can lose 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles. I asked the dealer (marzolf Subaru) to fix it, and they said no as it was not un-normal for a Subaru to lose this much oil. Thankyou for looking into this problem.