1999 Subaru Forester Tires Problems
- 6
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Sidewall · Tires
In one months time we have had 4 separate cooper weathermaster s/t2 205/70r15 tires have sidewall failure. These are snow tires used only during winter months. 3 of the 4 tires were purchased for the 2010/11 winter, and had less than 5000 miles on them, the 4th was new with about 100 miles on it when it failed. 1st blowout) drivers side rear tire blew out in driveway just after we returned home from errands.…
ODI 10489109
Tires
Vehicle involved is a 1999 subaru forester l. Was driving approximately. 50 mph on a state highway. Road conditions were dry and road was smooth (no potholes). Heard a loud explosion from the right rear of my vehicle. I immediately came to a stop and pulled over to the side of the road. I observed that my tire had blown out, however there was no apparent damage to the tire. It was just flat. Tire is a bridgestone…
ODI 10013718
Tires
Within the first 9 months, i experienced problems with 4 out of the original 5 of these tires, including a blowout of the inside sidewall on one of them. I contacted both firestone and the subaru dealer, but was told i had simply been "unlucky" to have a( dot number: elytchb238 tire size: p20570r15 )
ODI 730008
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
Tires
Yokohama geolander h/t radial p215/60r16. All 4 tires failed to maintain air. Air would leak out between tire and wheel. Had noticed that tires were almost flat, and took them to mechanic. Nothing in tires were found. Took to dealer, and tire seals were replaced.*ak
ODI 8012751
Tires
Rear tires were wearing out excessively on the outside edge. Had the tires replaced at 25,000. Front tires are the original & still good. *ak
ODI 867908