1999 Subaru Forester suspension problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1999 Subaru Forester — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“After purchasing my 1999 subaru forester, at 67,000 miles the left rear wheel bearing began to fail. This appears to be a common event judging from the complaints I have researched from various internet sources. Instead of recalling the defective parts, subaru has decided to ignore the issue and…”
filed May 24, 2006
“Both rear wheel bearings have failed twice. Replaced twice by repair shop. Original ones lasted 50,000 miles, 1st replacement lasted 10,000 miles. *jb”
filed Aug 3, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Forester years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Forester | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 Forester | 3 | 4% |
| 2022 Forester | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 Forester | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 Forester | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 Forester | 15 | 3% |
| 2017 Forester | 11 | 2% |
| 2016 Forester | 13 | 3% |
| 2015 Forester | 66 | 11% |
| 2014 Forester | 94 | 23% |
| 2012 Forester | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Forester | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Subaru Forester
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.