I took my subaru in for an oil leak problem and was informed that my right bearing was bad. The oil seal was under warrenty, however the bearing cost nearly 500.00. Drove it a month and started hearing a roaring noise. I took it in again and the bearing had caused the hub to go bad. I was not charged this second time. I was told they had other all wheel drive vehicles in with this problem.
1999 Subaru Forester suspension complaints
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There was a humming sound coming from the rear end of the vehicle due to right rear wheel bearing failure. It was replaced by the dealer.
Rear bearing should fail at 40000 miles. It is a design flaw, as many foresters had experienced the same thing. *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****760613
Rear bearings failing; wheels make dull roar above 30 MPH. From number of similar reports in this database, this is obviously a defect with the 1999 forester, yet subaru will not pay for the repair because (1) vehicle has over 36,000 miles on it, and (2) we didn't have the 30,000 mile service performed. A defect is a defect, as far as I'm concerned -- what difference does it make if I had the 30k maintenance performed or not???? I didn't expect this kind of reaction from a "quality" car company.
Consumer states the rear bearing has been replaced for the third time within six months, dealer and the manufacturer were not notified at this time. Nlm
The wheel bearings have failed three times so far, and I need to have them replaced again for the fourth time. The first time was at 60000 miles and then at 65000 and now at 74000 miles. I can not believe subaru has done nothing for us up to this point. I feel fortunate we have not hurt someone as a result of this problem. Nlm
Premature wear of front wheel bearing. Dealer or manufacturer have not been notified. Please provide additional information.
Consumer heard a roaring noise from rear of vehicle, beginning at 4000 miles. Dealer could not find cause. After third visit dealer suggested it was a tire problem. Consumer replaced all tires, but noise kept getting louder. On fourth visit dealer replaced all wheel bearings, which took care of noise, september 25, 2001.
The rear right wheel bearings have failed 4 times, the left rear wheel bearing has failed once. Nlm
Front right wheel bearing had to be replaced.
Left rear wheel bearing has been replaced 4 times in one year. Dealer cannot find cause.
The right rear wheel bearing assembly has failed on three occasions causing a mild roaring sound, dealer has replaced the wheel bearings, hub, and housing. Nlm
Tires prematurely wore out within the first few months. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
Would hear grinding noises coming from rear. The faster the vehicle was going, the louder the noise. Took vehicle to dealer at least 4 times: 6/23/ 7/2/ 11/8; & 11/15. The wheels locked up at one point when this happened. The seal had broken. Each time was repaired.
Dealer reported vehicle was not aligned at time of manufacturing, caused prematurely wear tires which subaru of america is only willing to pay a small share of cost( dot number: tire size: p20570r15 )
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