1999 Subaru Forester Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 131 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,650miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the tires of the 1999 Subaru Forester, 5% of the 131 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,650 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In one months time we have had 4 separate cooper weathermaster s/t2 205/70r15 tires have sidewall failure. These are snow tires used only during winter months. 3 of the 4 tires were purchased for the 2010/11 winter, and had less than 5000 miles on them, the 4th was new with about 100 miles on it when it failed. 1st blowout) drivers side rear tire blew out in driveway just after we returned home from errands. Replaced with new tire by dealer. 2nd failure) noticed bubble on drivers side front tire while shopping 45 minutes from home. …”
NHTSA complaint #10489109, filed 2012-12, 192,000 miles“Vehicle involved is a 1999 Subaru Forester l. Was driving approximately. 50 MPH on a state highway. Road conditions were dry and road was smooth (no potholes). Heard a loud explosion from the right rear of my vehicle. I immediately came to a stop and pulled over to the side of the road. I observed that my tire had blown out, however there was no apparent damage to the tire. It was just flat. Tire is a bridgestone dueler h/t 684 p20570r15. The tire is approximately. 5 months old with approximately. 9k on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10013718, filed 2003-03, 41,300 miles“Within the first 9 months, I experienced problems with 4 out of the original 5 of these tires, including a blowout of the inside sidewall on one of them. I contacted both firestone and the Subaru dealer, but was told I had simply been unlucky to have a( DOT number: elytchb238 tire size: p20570r15 )”
NHTSA complaint #730008, filed 2000-09“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.”
NHTSA complaint #897692, filed 2001-10“Yokohama geolander h/t radial p215/60r16. All 4 tires failed to maintain air. Air would leak out between tire and wheel. Had noticed that tires were almost flat, and took them to mechanic. Nothing in tires were found. Took to dealer, and tire seals were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8012751, filed 2002-06Related service bulletins
- 10037968Feb 3, 2011Subaru: there is a steering wheel vibration at highway speeds due to an imporper wheel balance.
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 8 | 11% |
| 1999 | 7 | 5% |
| 1998 | 8 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1999 Subaru Forester
32 complaintsEngine cooling
25 complaintsSuspension
25 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Subaru Forester
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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