1999 Subaru Forester Gasoline Problems
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- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
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Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Gasoline
Vehicle is losing aproximately one quart of oil every 1000 miles. The vehicle does not appear to be "burning" oil nor is it leaking. This amount of oil loss appears high to me. I called subaru international in new jersey and they said this is "normal" for a subaru. I find this very hard to believe that a vehicle can lose 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles. I asked the dealer (marzolf subaru) to fix it, and they said no…
ODI 746271
Gasoline
Ongoing problem with engine hesitating intermittently whenever vehicle sits for more then two days. Vehicle been in dealer shop, and problem still occurring. *ak
ODI 858586
Gasoline
Oil pump seal oil leak, fixed under warranty. Still loosing oil found head gasket leak, will fix under warranty. Dealer said engine still using oil, but they will not fix it as they say 1 quart every 1000 miles is normal. But dealer want to check the vehicle every 2000 miles. *yh
ODI 785703
Axle Shaft · Gasoline
Engine rebuilt due to failure, had to be completely replaced due to failure of rebuilt unit. Mjs
ODI 547468