SubaruForester2000
  1. Subaru Forester
  2. Problems
  3. 2000
  4. Wheel Bearing

2000 Subaru Forester Wheel Bearing Problems

9
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

  • wheel bearings · 8 records
  • rear wheel · 7 records
  • wheel bearing · 6 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2
100–150k mi1
1–30k mi1
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 19, 2004 · 12,569 miles

    Wheel Bearing

    Rear left wheel bearing failures. The left rear wheel bearing has failed and been replaced 4 times in 60,000 miles. Numerous contacts with subaru have failed to resolve or fix this ongoing problem.*ak

    ODI 10100214

  • July 26, 2004 · 130,000 miles

    Wheel Bearing

    I bought my subaru forester 2000 new. Under warranty i have had to replace my wheel bearings three times. A forth time after warrenty and now for a fifth time.. Four of the wheel bearings have been on the same wheel; the back right. Youar component selection does not have suspension rear; wheel bearings so i put in suspension front; wheel bearings. Suggest you add this component.*ak

    ODI 10082956

  • June 21, 2004 · 82,000 miles

    Wheel Bearing

    Rumbling under car was indication that a problem existed. 1st incident thanksgiving weekend 2003. Front left wheel bearings falied and had to be replaced. I was not able to get car in immediately because i was traveling and nobody was open. I finally got car to hunter in nc for repair. They told me it was front wheel bearings. Parts person told me they never replace forester bearings with original parts. They use…

    ODI 10078712

  • August 13, 2003

    Wheel Bearing

    Dealer had to replace front and rear wheel bearings three times. The problem has not been resolved at this time. *ak

    ODI 10033833

  • June 9, 2003 · 51,000 miles

    Wheel Bearing

    Right rear wheel bearing needs replacing at 51,000. These should last much longer as they do in my other vehicles.*ak

    ODI 10021411

  • November 26, 2002 · 67,243 miles

    Wheel Bearing

    While traveling, consumer noticed a grinding sound emitting from the rear wheel. Vehicle was serviced by dealer technician who notice the rear wheel bearings needed to be replaced and they caused damage to the hub assembly. Ts *jg

    ODI 8023350

  • May 22, 2002

    Wheel Bearing

    Consumer stated the left rear wheel bearing failed. *jg

    ODI 786009

  • January 29, 2002

    Wheel Bearing

    From 14,000 miles to present 34,000 miles front wheel bearing is being replaced for fourth time by dealer. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak

    ODI 8003096

  • July 25, 2001

    Wheel Bearing

    REAPEADED WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. *AK

    ODI 749945