1999 Subaru Forester Multiple Axle Problems
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- Owner complaint records in our dataset
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Multiple Axle
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 *yd
ODI 8006494
Multiple Axle
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…
ODI 760429
Multiple Axle
Left rear wheel bearing has been replaced 4 times in one year. Dealer cannot find cause.*ak
ODI 893651
Multiple Axle · Tires
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. *ak
ODI 897692
Multiple Axle
The rear right wheel bearings have failed 4 times, the left rear wheel bearing has failed once. Nlm
ODI 785701