Multiple Axle Suspension Problems of Subaru Forester

The rear wheel bearings on the passenger side burned due to the wrong lubricant for the seal. The noise in the rear alerted the consumer to have it inspected. The dealer is aware of the problem and advised consumer that the wheel bearings were defective. Nlm.

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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.

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Rear wheel bearing failed and was replaced.

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Consumer states the rear wheel bearing failed, and four months later the right wheel bearing then failed.

Consumer states the rear wheel bearing failed, and four months later the right wheel bearing then failed.

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.

Rear wheel bearing failure, wheel can lock up.

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.