1999 SUBARU FORESTER Equipment Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Equipment Issues in the 1999 SUBARU FORESTER
1 equipment complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 SUBARU FORESTER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Equipment Complaints
REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ON MY 1999 SUBARU FORRESTER PURCHASED ON MAR 6, 1999 HAVE FAILED ON THE LEFT REAR WHEEL AT 31619 MILES ON NOV. 13, 2001. THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILED ON JULY 1, 2004 AT 58974 MILES. THE LEFT REAR FAILED AGAIN ON A VACATION TRIP TO VERMONT ON JULY 12, 2004 AT 59832 MILES. ON THIS LAST FAILURE THE LEFT REAR HOPUSING HAD TO BE REPLACED AS EXCESSIVE HEAT SCORCHED THE PART. THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS COVERED UNDER THE MANUFACTURERS WARRENTY. THE OTHER 2 FAILURES WERE COVERED UNDER AN EXTENDED $900 WARRENTY THAT WAS PURCHASED WHEN THE CAR WAS PURCHASED OTHERWISE ADDED EXPENSE TO MYSELF WOULD HAVE $286.33 FOR THE SECOND FAILURE AND $507.17 FOR THE THIRD FAILURE AS THE CAR WAS OUT OF THE STANDARD CAR WARRENTY. THIS STILL COST ME $100 (2 INCEDENTS AT $50 DEDUCTABLE). AT THE REPLACEMENT OF THE LAST 2 BEARINGS...
Other 1999 SUBARU FORESTER Problem Areas
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
14 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
11 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
11 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
8 complaints
Suspensionrear
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
6 complaints
Suspensionmultiple Axle
6 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
5 complaints
Power Train
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
5 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
3 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Air Bags
1 complaint
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Electrical System
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionlubricant
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Tiresbead
1 complaint
Unknown Or Other
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint