1999 Subaru Forester Engine Problems
- 2
- 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 | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 subaru forester. On several occasions, while driving, the engine overheated and seized. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 170,000.
ODI 10970496
Engine
Note: below is an extract from a message i sent to an attorney in wisconsin in 2011 regarding the problems i was having with my vehicle. I have since had the cooling system problem repaired at my own expense. Note also: i see where there has been a recent entry for pending dealer repairs on a honda civic (i think) pertaining to "coolant loss". At least honda company will live up to and correct its manufacturing…
ODI 10662895