1999 Subaru Forester Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

• 1999 Subaru Forester Check Engine Light Due to Failed Catalytic Converter

  The Check Engine Light may illuminate because of low catalytic converter efficiency. This same issue may cause the car to fail the State Smog Test if one is required.

• 1999 Subaru Forester Cooling System Problems Cause Head Gasket Failure

  The head gasket has a high failure rate due to cooling system problems. Subaru is aware of the problem and has extended the warranty to 8 years/100k miles on many vehicles.

• 1999 Subaru Forester Worn Out Gaskets Allowed Oil to Seep Into Spark Plugs

  An oil leak can develop from the spark plug tube seals. Excess oil in the spark plug tubes can result in engine misfires and illumination of the Check Engine Light . Our technicians tell us that removing the valve cover and replacing the tube seals and cover gasket is necessary to correct this concern. Oil damaged spark plugs, ignition wires , and ignition coils will also require replacement.

• 1999 Subaru Forester Engine Oil May Leak From Camshaft/Crankshaft Front Seals

  Front engine oil leaks can develop from the camshaft seal and the crankshaft front seal . If one or more seals require replacement, it may be wise to consider replacing the timing belt as well. These seals are commonly inspected and replaced as needed as part of a timing belt service.

• 1999 Subaru Forester Check Engine Light Due to Failed Knock Sensor

  The Check Engine Light may illuminate because of a failed knock sensor . Although the sensor often tests okay, it can fail intermittently, while the vehicle is being driven.

• 1999 Subaru Forester Mass air flow sensor recall

  Subaru issued a recall (WWG-90) because the mass air flow sensor has a manufacturing defect.

• 1999 Subaru Forester Improved clutch parts to correct clutch chatter

  There have been reports of "clutch chatter," particularly when driving the vehicle from a cold start. If the issue was reported by the owner while the vehicle was still under warranty, the dealer may replace the clutch with improved parts.

• 1999 Subaru Forester Oil Pump Seal May Leak

  The leak may develop from the oil pump seal. Our technicians prefer to use thread locker when replacing the seal to prevent the bolts from becoming loose again.

1999 Subaru Forester Questions and Answers

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• Subaru Forester 1999 Subaru Forester Speedometer

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• Subaru Forester Electrical/fuse Problems

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• Subaru Forester How To Get The Parking Lights To Stop Flashing...

  1999 SUBARU FORESTER, 13, 000 MILES

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• Subaru Forester Need To Find Out What Or Were Noise Is?

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  related to tires, symptoms, noise

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• Subaru Forester Switch Problem

  1999 SUBARU FORESTER, 4 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 145, 000 MILES

  related to exterior-light, turn-signal, switch

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• Subaru Forester Fuel Pump Regulator

  1999 SUBARU FORESTER, 200, 000 MILES

  related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, not-working

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• Subaru Forester 1999 Subaru Forester

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• Subaru Forester 1999 Subaru Forester

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  related to exterior-light, brake-light

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• Subaru Forester Fuel Pump Relay

  1999 SUBARU FORESTER

  related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, relay

  Electrical problem 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 125000 miles i see the photo. But, where exactly is the relay? Under dash, in engine compartment. Any certain color wires. Please be mor..

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• Subaru Forester 1999 Subaru Forester Strong Smell Of Gas

  1999 SUBARU FORESTER

  related to fuel-system, fuel-leak

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1999 Subaru Forester Maintenance and Repair

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• How To Repair 1999 Subaru Forester Hail Damage
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• Most Common 1999 Subaru Forester Transmission Problems
• Using Nitrogen for 1999 Subaru Forester Tire Inflation: Advantages Disadvantages
• How To Tell If You Have a 1999 Subaru Forester Faulty Distributor
• Symptoms of Fried 1999 Subaru Forester Piston Rings
• How To Tell If You Have a 1999 Subaru Forester Faulty Coolant Temperature Sensor
• Advantages and Disadvantages of 1999 Subaru Forester Radial Tires
• How To Reset The 1999 Subaru Forester Tire Pressure Sensor Correctly
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• My 1999 Subaru Forester Smells: 7 Tips for Getting Rid of Bad Auto Odors
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