1999 Subaru Forester Automatic Transmission Problems
- 14
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 subaru forester. While coasting, the vehicle began to accelerate on its own. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 48,700. Updated 05/06/08 *bf the consumer stated dreyer & reinbold checked engine, transmission mounts speed control and found no problem. 05/06/08 *tr
ODI 10224476
Automatic Transmission
This problem initially occurred only once a month or so, but has since deteriorated to occurring multiple times per day. When approaching a stoplight, or braking harder than usual, the vehicle will slip into neutral. The shifter does not move, it is still in drive, however, without warning, the car will suddenly stop responding to the accelerator (except the engine still revs). The only remedy is to rev the engine…
ODI 10215946
Automatic Transmission
Dt: the consumer stated the vehicle would only go into reverse. *jb
ODI 10128570
Automatic Transmission
1999 subaru forrester. Vehicle transmission began having difficulty shifting into drive. After approximately 7-10 days, vehicle slipped into neutral upon braking. Took several minutes to get vehicle back into drive. 2nd instance almost caused a major accident. I braked to turn left and began my turn. When i depressed the accelerator, i found the vehicle had again slipped into neutral and i was helplessly coasting…
ODI 10110244
Automatic Transmission
CATASTROPHIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
ODI 10067584
Automatic Transmission · Engine · Structure
1999 subaru forester s. At 40,000 new transmission. At 45,000 speed odometer sticking needs to be replaced. Now at 96,000 miles leaking head gasket needs to be replaced. All major problems requiring major money to be replaced.*ak
ODI 10021117
Automatic Transmission
Have a 1999 forester l w/auto tramsmission. I can drive in reverse all day with no problem. Going forward is hit and miss. Sometimes i can sit for 15 to 30 minutes before the forward gears engage. Once forward engages, i have no problem until i turn off the ignition. Servicing the trans is a temporary fix for a few thousand miles and then the problem slowly returns. I really like my car, but i'm sure the trans will…
ODI 10105992
Automatic Transmission
The original failure was due to a transmission fluid leak. The next 3 remanufactured transmissions also developed leaks. The 4th remanufactured transmission is ok to date.*ak
ODI 757188
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Automatic Transmission
Driving on fast downhill section of mountain 2 lane highway, on ice / packed snow, tapped brakes while entering curve ... 2 seconds later with absolutely no warning the vehicle lost adhesion, oversteering dangerously. I recovered with considerable oppposite steering lock and slight application of power (car is all-wheel-drive.) it happened so fast, i knew not what had caused the car to slide out of control. Today, i…
ODI 723298
Automatic Transmission
Gear shift resulted in a severe jolt to passengers and the driver of the vehicle due to transmission failure. Yh
ODI 551133
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle first showed problem 11/99. Vehicle bangs into gear with tremendous jolt. Dealer replaced transmission and returned vehicle 12/9/99 after 25 days out of service. Problem reoccurred in 1/26/00 in new transmission. Dealer not willing to consider alternate solution but will replace transmission. Suspects problem is not transmission but another problem causing transmission to go bad. *ak
ODI 718565
Automatic Transmission
With about 15-18k miles, i started having problems with stuttering in first and second gear. It was always worst in winter, when it was cold. I searched the internet for other issues and found several chat rooms where people were having similar issues. I took the car in several times to the dealers who said they could not duplicate the problem. When reading the chat rooms, some people did have the dealers say this…
ODI 10060599
Automatic Transmission
The automatic transmission shifts down to 3rd gear at any speed if the driver touches the brake pedal. At speeds over 60 mph this sharply reduces the driver's ability to control vehicle speed. The transmission subsequently does not shift up to 4th gear again. It must be shifted up manually. This is a serious safety hazard in moderate to heavy traffic on hilly highways and freeways. I have demonstrated the problems…
ODI 714115
Automatic Transmission
When the truck is parked on a slight incline with the engine off it will jerk one or two inches forward. This happens when the truck is parked in reverse with the emergency brake engaged. The problem has been reported to the dealership. Please provide any further concerns. *ak
ODI 847103