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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 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (29%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 24 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

Subaru in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012

88000 mi

US $200
The car would not shift into drive reliably. The transmission fluid and filter were changed. Mechanic felt it would need transmission work shortly and will cost about $2000. Will probably buy a new car 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 
Subaru in Minnesota, United States
Aug 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013

US $100
replaced rear strut. 
Subaru in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2013 - Dec 2013
Mar 2013

204000 mi
Security System Siren not sounding. Replaced siren. 
Subaru in Oregon, United States
Apr 2013 - Nov 2015
May 2013

190700 mi

US $790
Strut was broken and others weak. Replaced all struts. 
Jun 2013

191000 mi

US $2900
replace oil pump seals 
Subaru in Massachusetts, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017

160000 mi

US $800
replace lines 
Subaru in New Mexico, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014

124000 mi
Air condition was coughing. Cracked compressor. Fuel gage busted. Crazy engine light always on. 
Subaru in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2012 - Jun 2012
May 2012

70000 mi

US $350
It makes a loud bang when starting to go from a dead stop but is not fixed. They fixed right front axel. They said that is the problem but it is not. 
Subaru in California, United States
Mar 2012 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012

128000 mi
engine died. would need to be replaced. 

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1999 Subaru Forester 4-door

4-cylinder manual AWD

Subaru in Utah, United States
Dec 2010 - Sep 2018
Jan 2011

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. 
Aug 2012

123700 mi

US $300
Ignition coil bad. Replaced coil, plugs and wires. 
Subaru in Michigan, United States
Dec 2010 - Dec 2013
Jan 2011

74000 mi

US $80
Replaced failed rear oxygen sensor. 
Feb 2012

93000 mi

US $300
Front oxygen sensor replaced. (Dealer incorrectly diagnosed problem initially and replaced rear sensor.) 
Subaru in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2010 - Apr 2011
Apr 2011

78120 mi
transmission needs replacing; decided to retire the vehicle. 
Subaru in New York, United States
Dec 2010 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011

125000 mi
check engine sensor 

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1999 Subaru Forester 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

Subaru in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

280000 mi

US $500
Normal brake and front cv joints. 
Subaru in North Carolina, United States
Dec 2010 - Aug 2013
Mar 2013

236000 mi

US $302
Slow leak of coolant 
Subaru in Missouri, United States
Jun 2011 - Apr 2013
Nov 2011

213100 mi

US $658
The rear wheel bearing went out. I had it replaced, which ended up being quite a job, apparently. 
Jun 2012

235000 mi

US $580
Radiator plastic-crimped top popped in Death Valley. I had it replaced, along with the old original coolant hoses. 
Subaru in Illinois, United States
Dec 2010 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

89000 mi

US $110
delayed forward engagement leaky head gasket 
Subaru in Michigan, United States
Feb 2011 - Mar 2012
Feb 2012

173300 mi

US $250
New front stabilizer 
Subaru in British Columbia, Canada
Dec 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2011

210800 mi

C $2500
Timing belt broke, engine seized 

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1999 Subaru Forester 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 4WD

Subaru in Oregon, United States
Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
Nov 2017

215000 mi

US $300
Replaced Alternator 

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