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1999 Subaru Forester repairs by problem area

Engine (46%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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1999 Subaru Forester engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (17%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1999 Subaru Forester

Engine not specified

88000 mi

US $200
Engine light went on. The code related to the fuel line. We tried changing the gas cap, no luck. I would look further to repair, but the car is now having transmission issues (too expensive to fix)and I will likely sell and buy a new car 
191000 mi

US $2900
replace oil pump seals 
128000 mi engine died. would need to be replaced. 

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1999 Subaru Forester 4-door

4-cylinder manual AWD

74000 mi

US $80
Replaced failed rear oxygen sensor. 
93000 mi

US $300
Front oxygen sensor replaced. (Dealer incorrectly diagnosed problem initially and replaced rear sensor.) 
109000 mi

US $600
Repaired oil leak at the front of the motor. I had the leak for a year before repaired because dealer said it would be repaired when I replaced the timing belt. Radiator hose damaged by oil leak had to be replaced. 
123700 mi

US $300
Ignition coil bad. Replaced coil, plugs and wires. 
125000 mi check engine sensor 

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1999 Subaru Forester 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

210800 mi

C $2500
Timing belt broke, engine seized 
236000 mi

US $302
Slow leak of coolant 
89000 mi

US $110
leaky head gasket 
235000 mi

US $580
Radiator plastic-crimped top popped in Death Valley. I had it replaced, along with the old original coolant hoses. 

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1999 Subaru Forester Engine Problems

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