1999 Subaru Forester
1999 · First generation
Catalog figures for this model year. Ratings vary by configuration.
Quick facts
Capability
Towing
2,000 lb
Curb weight
3,058 lb
Horsepower
165 hp
Efficiency
MPG city
21 mpg
Fuel tank
15.9 gal
Fitment
Bolt pattern
5x100
Engines
EJ251
Configurations
3
Complaints in dataset
130
What do you need to do with your 1999 Forester?
Tow somethingCatalog towing ratingsCheck garage fitLength, width, heightBuy wheelsOEM rim and bolt patternFind tire sizeOEM tire sizesReplace a bulbPosition → bulb codeChange oilCapacity by engineReplace wipersDriver / passenger / rearIdentify the engineEngines offered this yearCheck powerHorsepower and torqueEstimate rangeMPG and tankCheck interior roomFind a fuseInvestigate a problemOwner-report counts, not failure rates
Capability
These figures are manufacturer ratings stored on 3 catalog configurations. Optional factory tow packages are often missing from this table. Every stored rating in this year falls in a tight band — do not treat 2,000 lb as a complete model maximum. Confirm the door jamb and owner’s manual for the vehicle you have.
Size & fitment
Maintenance
Oil Capacity
Capacity by engine
Wiper Sizes
Driver / passenger / rear
Bulb Sizes
Position chart
Fuses
Stored diagrams
Owner Complaints
130 complaint records in our dataset — not a failure rate.