1999 Subaru Forester Problems and Repair Histories
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1999 Subaru Foresters for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 1999 Subaru Forester problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 1999 Subaru Forester problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 1999 Subaru Forester problems and repair histories that follow it.
Subaru Forester Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 1999 | Subaru Forester | 10 Foresters, 7.8 months of data per Forester, average 173900 miles Small sample size. Join or 10 Foresters, 7.8 months of data per Forester, average 173900 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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1999 Subaru Forester
Engine not specified
| Subaru in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 85000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 88000 | 200 | The car would not shift into drive reliably. The transmission fluid and filter were changed. Mechanic felt it would need transmission work shortly and will cost about $2000. Will probably buy a new car Engine light went on. The code related to the fuel line. We tried changing the gas cap, no luck. I would look further to repair, but the car is now having transmission issues (too expensive to fix)and I will likely sell and buy a new car |
| Subaru in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 190000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 204300 | 300 | replaced rotors |
| Oct | 2012 | 205000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 149000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 154000 | 100 | replaced rear strut. |
| Subaru in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 204000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 204000 | 0 | Security System Siren not sounding. Replaced siren. |
| Subaru in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2013 | 190000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 190000 | 790 | Strut was broken and others weak. Replaced all struts. |
| Subaru in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 70000 | 350 | It makes a loud bang when starting to go from a dead stop but is not fixed. They fixed right front axel. They said that is the problem but it is not. |
| Jun | 2012 | 71000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 128000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 128000 | 0 | engine died. would need to be replaced. |
1999 Subaru Forester 4-door
4-cylinder manual AWD
| Subaru in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 108000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 109000 | 600 | Replaced timing belt as per manufacturer's recommendation. Repaired oil leak at the front of the motor. I had the leak for a year before repaired because dealer said it would be repaired when I replaced the timing belt. Radiator hose damaged by oil leak had to be replaced. |
| Aug | 2012 | 124000 | 300 | Ignition coil bad. Replaced coil, plugs and wires. |
| Mar | 2013 | 128000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 74000 | 80 | Replaced failed rear oxygen sensor. |
| Feb | 2012 | 93000 | 300 | Front oxygen sensor replaced. (Dealer incorrectly diagnosed problem initially and replaced rear sensor.) |
| Mar | 2013 | 106000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 77500 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 78120 | 0 | transmission needs replacing; decided to retire the vehicle. |
| Subaru in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 119000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 125000 | 0 | check engine sensor |
1999 Subaru Forester 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Subaru in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 169000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 173700 | 250 | New front stabilizer |
| Mar | 2012 | 174000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 198000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 236000 | 302 | Slow leak of coolant |
| Subaru in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 88000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 89000 | 110 | delayed forward engagement leaky head gasket |
| Subaru in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 197000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 214000 | 658 | The rear wheel bearing went out. I had it replaced, which ended up being quite a job, apparently. |
| Jun | 2012 | 235000 | 580 | Radiator plastic-crimped top popped in Death Valley. I had it replaced, along with the old original coolant hoses. |
| Apr | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Subaru in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 208940 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 210800 | 2500 | Timing belt broke, engine seized |
| Jun | 2011 | 213900 | 250 | Brakes were f---- |
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