2001 Subaru Forester suspension complaints

Filed Nov 6, 2003 · Suspension · 30,000 miles · OH

A noise could be heard while driving the vehicle. The dealer determined that the right rear wheel bearing must be replaced.

Filed Jun 22, 2003 · Suspension · 28,000 miles · KY

I have a 2001 subaru forester. In the fall of 2002, the right rear wheel bearing went bad and was replaced by the dealer (less than 30,000 miles on the car). In february 2003, the left rear wheel bearing went bad and was replaced by the dealer. In june 2003, the left wheel bearing went bad again and was replaced/repaired again by the dealer. There is a serious defect in these vehicles because the repairs are not even lasting six months. Dealers service dept. Has been courteous and all repairs have been covered at no charge.

Filed Mar 13, 2003 · Suspension · NY

The rear wheel bearing failed, however the manufacturer did not agree to correct the problem. *jb.

Filed Dec 26, 2001 · Suspension · WA

Consumer states the left and right rear wheel bearingsfailed.

Filed Aug 24, 2001 · Suspension · MI

I already had to change broken bearings in both rear wheels of my 2001 subaru forester. I am trained to monitor noise and vibration and was able to catch the problem in-time. The replacement was made by a subaru dealer with no cost to me. I think that most drivers would not be able to catch the problem and the situation may be life threatening if the bearing finaly completely breaks at high speed and freeze the wheel. I sent acomplain to subaru company. The company response (case # 332444): "the parts that you had replaced are mechanical. As you know, mechanical parts can fail." I do not think that it is normal if wheel bearings fail in a new car in the first year.