Complaints
156
Crashes
6
Fires
1
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Subaru Forester Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#114 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:67,671 mi
#211 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:73,750 mi
#311 complaints
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Avg mileage:45,466 mi
Considering a 1999 Subaru Forester?
Check the actual VIN — every car is different.
This page shows the model year's reputation. The VIN tells you about this specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer rollbacks. Full report just $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99).
All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Subaru Forester.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 14 | — | — | 67,671 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 11 | — | — | 73,750 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 11 | — | — | 45,466 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 7 | — | — | 48,050 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 6 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 6 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE | 6 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 6 | — | — | 116,650 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 113,135 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | — | — | 104,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | — | — | 48,700 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | 4 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 4 | — | — | 16,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 125,700 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 123,182 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 3 | — | — | 51,032 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | 48,210 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | 1 | — | 50,096 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | — | — | 96,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 65,600 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 2 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 53,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | 72,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 51,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 175,000 mi |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,671
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,750
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,466
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:REAR
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,050
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
TIRES
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
116,650
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,135
POWER TRAIN
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,700
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
WHEELS
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
16,000
ENGINE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
125,700
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,182
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,032
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,210
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,096
STRUCTURE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,600
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
175,000
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 1999 Subaru Forester. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Other Subaru Forester Years
Wider context: See the full Subaru Forester reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
Check Your Specific 1999 Subaru Forester
Real owner complaints tell you about the model. The VIN tells you about your specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer fraud.
Check Any VIN — $4.99