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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
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.
- Severeville, TN, USA
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- Richmond, VA, USA