1999 Subaru Forester brakes problems

Filed Jul 9, 2019 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · MD

Why is the brake line corrosion recall wqk-47 only for 2009-2013 foresters? I own a 1999 forester which has just had a catastrophic brake line failure that is exactly the same as what is described in the recall. Corrosion of the brake lines is in the area of the junction block that is located under the car behind the area of the passenger seat. It seems that vehicle safety should not be dependent on the age of the vehicle, especially something as critical as the braking system. When the system failed, the brake pedal became very soft and I could feel it sinking toward the floor. Pumping the brake pedal helped some, but it was still sinking uncomfortably quickly. I was less than a mile from home and was able to make it there safely by pumping the brake pedal. After parking, that was a large puddle of brake fluid in the area under the junction block. I am researching whether my local mechanic can fix the problem, but I do not understand why subaru is not responsible when this is clearly the exact same problem described in the recall.

Filed Dec 19, 2008 · Brakes · 192 miles · NY

I have a subura 1999 forester it is telling me on internet their is a recall part needed for brakes system. But my dealer says there is not. .only for a different forester. I think my forester should be covered. It is a forrester. I am having a brake problem. The internet says yes the dealer says no.

Filed Feb 6, 2008 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · AZ · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 subaru forester. While driving 40 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal to avoid a dog. The vehicle would not stop and crashed into a telephone pole. The police arrived and filed a report. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The insurance company investigated the failure and informed her that this was a maintenance issue, rather than a safety issue. The subaru manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in the recall. The recall number was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 100,000. Updated 03-25-08 *bf updated 03/25/08

Filed Oct 4, 2006 · Body, Brakes · NY

Consumer complaint concerning 1999 forester gas mileage. *ts the consumer stated he experienced problems with the transmission, brakes, a knock sensor, a squeak in the cargo panel and the catalytic converter.

Filed Nov 8, 2001 · Brakes · NJ · 2 injuries

Upon entering the highway ramp, brakes failed, pedal was pressed to the floor resulting in collision with the car in front, 2 people were injured in the accident.

Filed Nov 5, 2001 · Brakes · CT

At slow speeds or when coming to a stop brake pedal feels mushy, then, it goes to the floor. This happens intermittently. Vehicle not taken to dealer yet.

Filed Aug 7, 2001 · Brakes · WI

While driving about 50 MPH applied brake, braking distance was normal. Brake pedal stayed on floor, had to be pulled up. Dealer could not find problem.

Filed Apr 24, 2001 · Brakes · PA

All wheel drive rebulit 2/00,after complaing to service center the wheels feel as if they are not working in unison.ythe car does this on dry road (not a much),on wet roads more frequently,in sonw not at all the car does not respond to change in road conditions and does not stop in normal time,even after applying brakes hard.the car does intermitten stopping beforee it came to a full stop.this haapened in 1/00 and again 2/01.the car is presently in for repairs,but I am not confident with this problem will not occur again. I may not be as lucky if it occurs again.when I first inquired if any one else has reported difficulty with the brakes responding 10/99 and was told no.then when the car did not repond to stopping in 1/00 I was told it was the antilocking brakes working becaue I was on sno,but when the car slipped down and could not make it up a small incline they told " I find that had to beleive.that was when I took the car in and it was found the vehicle had no all wheel dirve.I took the vehicle in again for them to check the brakes and was told they worked fine according to the specification for this vehicle.this car is stated to have all wheel drive all the time this is not true. I have expressed my concerns as to my safety which has not been taken seriously.I did complain again and they check the car in 3/01 and told me the tire pressure in the rear was low,but I tried to explain I have my tire rotated and check by sears every 6000 mile and I check the tires myself because I know this will affect the ride & milage.when my husband was taking the car to have the brakes changed the oil temp light started to falsh which indicatres there is a problem with the transmission.the diagnostic read code;38 torque control singnal; the service tech then performed tran service,put 4 quarts of tranmission fluid in the car and replaced the gasket(charging me for this). I called them back to inquire why this was done when I had this same service performed when they did this.

Filed Mar 14, 2001 · Brakes · IL

Brake pedal was going to floor on several occasions, used toe of shoe to lift pedal back up before vehicle would stop. This was a momentary incident. Dealer notified, and was unable to duplicate problem. *ak

Filed Feb 22, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · VA

When brakes are applied the vehicle under many conditions will tend to accelerate, this also happens on a 2001 version of the sabru forester s we also have. The dealer has no explaination