1999 Subaru Forester Engine And Engine Cooling 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
- head gasket · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
We have a 1999 subaru forester with a 2.5 l engine. We got a recall notice 2-2004 regarding external coolant leaks at the engine cylinder head gaskets. This recall covered vehicle years 1999-2002 or 4 years of vehicles. We took the vehicle in and had the specific (special conditioner) installed as required by subaru. Unfortunately for us it took subaru 5 years to acknowledge the problem as we are on the front end of…
ODI 10165110
Engine And Engine Cooling
Loud clunking noise coming from engine. My mechanic diagnosed as a cracked cylinder or piston. Took the car to local subaru dealership to repiar - hoping that subaru would cover part of the cost (no longer under warrantee.) have been told by dealership after a rep. From subaru looked at the car - that the engine will need to be replaced. When i asked what happened. I was told that the pistons in this car do not have…
ODI 10122159
Engine And Engine Cooling
Problems with tensioner, front belt cover and head gasket. *mr the front belt cover and tensioner failed two months after the head gasket was repaired. The mechanic did not torque down the tensioner bolt and caused it to come loose. The valves were bent even though the motor is considered noninterference. Two recalls were applied to the vehicle without the consumer's knowledge (recall wwg90 & wwp99). The seal on top…
ODI 10079930
Engine And Engine Cooling
At 53,500 miles engine oil began leaking. All seals had to be replaced including watre pump seals wich had also failed.*ak
ODI 10074582
Engine And Engine Cooling
I bought a 1999 subaru forester s less than 2 years ago. In december 2003, at approx. 71,200 miles, the car began loosing antifreeze. I discovered that i needed a head gasket job. Now i find they have a recall on this. Shortly thereafter i discovered the mysterious "vanishing oil" problem with this engine. At 75,775, i checked the oil and found it mostly gone! I returned to my mechanic, who found no external leak…
ODI 10066514
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving at 70 mph, suddenly there was a clicking noise from the engine and then it stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealership. The dealership stated, there was internal engine damage. This occurred because water seeped into the engine because of a faulty gasket. *jb
ODI 10096744
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving at 45 mph temperature gauge suddenly went into the hot zone. Consumer pulled off the road to inspect the vehicle. Checked the fluids level, added water, and got back on the road, and temperature gauge immediately went back into the hot zone. Consumer pulled off the road, and had vehicle towed to the dealership, who determined that engine head gasket was leaking antifreeze.*ak
ODI 10061661
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicle continues to run hot. Dealer notified.*ak
ODI 10024038
Engine And Engine Cooling
Chronic engine and oil leakage of a 1999 subaru forester. No satisfaction from 2 dealerships (bald hill subaru and pilgrim subaru). I have noted the last date of service, but the problem has been constant and chronic. I have lost time from work, had breakdowns on 2 vacations, and have constant anxiety about the situation. *nlm
ODI 10021032
Engine And Engine Cooling
Engine seized and blew at 30,000 - i provided subaru with all receipts for oil changes that complied with warranty. Subarua denied warranty writing that ohio has such severe weather that the warranty provisions did not apply. I have since learned that subaru has no such warranty policy. Subaru destroyed my engine oil, after receiving a certified letter directing that the oil be preserved for testing, charged me for…
ODI 10069104