One problem related to front seat belt retractor has 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.
Was waiting at a stop light when another vehicle rearended Forester. Seat belt on driver's side failed to restrain. This caused driver to hit head on steering wheel. Seat belt was still locked. Er treatment and released.
| Front Seat Belt Anchorage problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Retractor problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems | |
| Rear Seat Belt problems |