1999 Subaru Forester Wheel Bearing Problems
- 11
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- wheel bearing · 7 records
- wheel bearings · 6 records
- rear wheel · 4 records
- bearings replaced · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Mechanical · Wheel Bearing
Both rear wheel bearings have failed twice. Replaced twice by repair shop. Original ones lasted 50,000 miles, 1st replacement lasted 10,000 miles. *jb
ODI 10131219
Wheel Bearing
Rear wheel bearings were replaced four times. Vehicle was making too much noise before the bearings were replaced. Consumer felt that the wheel bearings should have lasted longer. Manufacturer was notified.*ak *nm
ODI 10094667
Wheel Bearing
There was a grinding noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. Upon inspection of the noise by the dealership, they indicated the noise occurred because of a right wheel bearing failure. The right wheel bearing was replaced, but then the failure occurred on the left side. *jb
ODI 10089274
Wheel Bearing
The car is 4 years old with 24100 miles. At 16000 miles, right rear wheel bearing failed and was replaced under warranty. At 22000 miles, right rear bearing noise returned and the dealer 'adjusted' the bearing for 'free', even though the 3 year warranty had passed. At 24100 miles, the bearing failed with grinding and smoking while vehicle was on the highway. Dealer refused to cover the event under warranty.a…
ODI 10032914
Wheel Bearing
Dealer replaced wheel bearing at 29,000 miles under warranty. Went bad again 30,000 miles later, even though owners manual states that it doesn't need serviced until 60,000 miles. Dealer said that we drove on it too long and damaged the hub and housing, $700 repair bill. Dealer said that they had been having a lot of problems with these bearings and they replaced it with a legacy bearing. Service manager stated that…
ODI 764720
Gasoline · Wheel Bearing
I took my subaru in for an oil leak problem and was informed that my right bearing was bad. The oil seal was under warrenty, however the bearing cost nearly 500.00. Drove it a month and started hearing a roaring noise. I took it in again and the bearing had caused the hub to go bad. I was not charged this second time. I was told they had other all wheel drive vehicles in with this problem.
ODI 763543
Wheel Bearing
The wheel bearings have failed three times so far, and i need to have them replaced again for the fourth time. The first time was at 60000 miles and then at 65000 and now at 74000 miles. I can not believe subaru has done nothing for us up to this point. I feel fortunate we have not hurt someone as a result of this problem. Nlm
ODI 759864
Wheel Bearing
Premature wear of front wheel bearing. Dealer or manufacturer have not been notified. Please provide additional information. *ak
ODI 899287
Wheel Bearing
FRONT RIGHT WHEEL BEARING HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK
ODI 893656
Differential Unit · Wheel Bearing
The right rear wheel bearing assembly has failed on three occasions causing a mild roaring sound, dealer has replaced the wheel bearings, hub, and housing. Nlm
ODI 560396
Wheel Bearing
The wheel bearings have been replaced 3 times since the vehicle had 29000 miles. *nlm
ODI 10017962