| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 28 repairs.
1999 Subaru Forester repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (29%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (25%)
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 201288000 miUS $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 2013US $100 | replaced rear strut. | ||
| Subaru in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Mar 2013204000 mi | Security System Siren not sounding. Replaced siren. | ||
| Subaru in Oregon, United States Apr 2013 - Nov 2015 | |||
| May 2013190700 miUS $790 | Strut was broken and others weak. Replaced all struts. | ||
| Jun 2013191000 miUS $2900 | replace oil pump seals | ||
| Subaru in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2017160000 miUS $800 | replace lines | ||
| Subaru in New Mexico, United States May 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 2014124000 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 201270000 miUS $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 2012128000 mi | engine died. would need to be replaced. | ||
1999 Subaru Forester 4-door
4-cylinder manual AWD
| Subaru in Utah, United States Dec 2010 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jan 2011109000 miUS $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 2012123700 miUS $300 | Ignition coil bad. Replaced coil, plugs and wires. | ||
| Subaru in Michigan, United States Dec 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jan 201174000 miUS $80 | Replaced failed rear oxygen sensor. | ||
| Feb 201293000 miUS $300 | Front oxygen sensor replaced. (Dealer incorrectly diagnosed problem initially and replaced rear sensor.) | ||
| Subaru in Ontario, Canada Dec 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Apr 201178120 mi | transmission needs replacing; decided to retire the vehicle. | ||
| Subaru in New York, United States Dec 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 2011125000 mi | check engine sensor | ||
1999 Subaru Forester 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Subaru in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2018280000 miUS $500 | Normal brake and front cv joints. | ||
| Subaru in North Carolina, United States Dec 2010 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Mar 2013236000 miUS $302 | Slow leak of coolant | ||
| Subaru in Missouri, United States Jun 2011 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Nov 2011213100 miUS $658 | The rear wheel bearing went out. I had it replaced, which ended up being quite a job, apparently. | ||
| Jun 2012235000 miUS $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 201189000 miUS $110 | delayed forward engagement leaky head gasket | ||
| Subaru in Michigan, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Feb 2012173300 miUS $250 | New front stabilizer | ||
| Subaru in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 2011210800 miC $2500 | Timing belt broke, engine seized | ||
1999 Subaru Forester 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Subaru in Oregon, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Nov 2017215000 miUS $300 | Replaced Alternator | ||
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