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Common Problems with 1999 Subaru Forester

Retrospectively, the 1999 Subaru Forester had 51 complaints, and 22% of issues had something to do with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING problems.

What is the most common problem with a 1999 Subaru Forester?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 1999 Subaru Forester fall into the category of ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 11 TIRES 6 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5 POWER TRAIN 5 WHEELS 4 STRUCTURE 3 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 3 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 3 SUSPENSION 2 ENGINE 2 EQUIPMENT 1 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1 STEERING 1 AIR BAGS 1 SEATS 1 SERVICE BRAKES 1

Worst 1999 Subaru Forester Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
1999 Subaru Forester October 1, 2001 Victims: 2

Upon entering the highway ramp, brakes failed, pedal was pressed to the floor resulting in collision with the car in front, 2 people were injured in t...

HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
1999 Subaru Forester July 2, 1999 Victims: 1

New vehicle became uncontrollable, veering from side to side, then going off the road, within first 7 miles of driving at 60 mph. *** 7 purchased a ne...

RETRACTOR
1999 Subaru Forester June 6, 2001 Victims: 1

Was waiting at a stop light when another vehicle rearended forester. seat belt on driver's side failed to restrain. this caused driver to hit head...