general problems of the 1999 Subaru Forester

Three problems related to tire 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.

1 Tire problem

Failure Date: 04/01/1999

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.

2 Tire problem

Rear tires were wearing out excessively on the outside edge. Had the tires replaced at 25,000. Front tires are the original & still good.

3 Tire problem

Yokohama geolander h/t radial p215/60r16. All 4 tires failed to maintain air. Air would leak out between tire and wheel. Had noticed that tires were almost flat, and took them to mechanic. Nothing in tires were found. Took to dealer, and tire seals were replaced.


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