Six problems related to multiple axle suspension 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.
Consumer states the rear bearing has been replaced for the third time within six months, dealer and the manufacturer were not notified at this time. Nlm.
Rear bearings failing; wheels make dull roar above 30 mph. From number of similar reports in this database, this is obviously a defect with the 1999 Forester, yet Subaru will not pay for the repair because (1) vehicle has over 36,000 miles on it, and (2) we didn't have the 30,000 mile service performed. A defect is a defect, as far as I'm concerned -- what difference does it make if I had the 30k maintenance performed or not???? I didn't expect this kind of reaction from a "quality" car company.
Left rear wheel bearing has been replaced 4 times in one year. Dealer cannot find cause.
Consumer heard a roaring noise from rear of vehicle, beginning at 4000 miles. Dealer could not find cause. After third visit dealer suggested it was a tire problem. Consumer replaced all tires, but noise kept getting louder. On fourth visit dealer replaced all wheel bearings, which took care of noise, September 25, 2001.
The rear right wheel bearings have failed 4 times, the left rear wheel bearing has failed once. Nlm.
The rear right wheel bearings have failed 4 times, the left rear wheel bearing has failed once. Nlm.
| Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems | |
| Multiple Axle Suspension problems | |
| Rear Suspension problems | |
| Suspension problems | |
| Grinding Noise problems |