Subaru Forester owners have reported 4 problems related to axle shaft seal (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Subaru Forester based on all problems reported for the Forester.
99 Subaru Forester l after 50,000 miles rear axle bearings and hub broke. Steering on corners was affected.
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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.
Rear main seal leaked on two occasions.
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Defective seal on the transmission caused transmission fluid to leak into exhaust assembly. Yh.