1999 Subaru Forester Engine Problems

“Note: below is an extract from a message I sent to an attorney in wisconsin in 2011 regarding the problems I was having with my vehicle. I have since had the cooling system problem repaired at my own expense. Note also: I see where there has been a recent entry for pending dealer repairs on a honda civic (I think) pertaining to coolant loss . At least honda company will live up to and correct its manufacturing mistakes. I and others have had issues with their Subaru vehicles circa 1997-2004. The most important issue has to do with the cooling system losing coolant at an unacceptable rate. …”

“(partial copy of message I sent to Subaru earlier this week.) [my] Forester is old, but I wouldn't be replacing it if I didn't need another head gasket. You surely are aware of the problem your 4 cyl. Engines have had with failing head gaskets. Unfortunately, this is the second one experiencing such failure. I replaced the original one several years back at my own expense. Let me state my unqualified case that I should not have had to pay for this replacement, as you--Subaru--knew well that gasket failure was in this car's future. How do I make this claim? …”

“The contact owns a 1999 Subaru Forester. On several occasions, while driving, the engine overheated and seized. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 170,000.”