What is the fuel economy of a 1999 Subaru Forester AWD?

EPA figures for the 1999 Subaru Forester AWD reach 21 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1999 Subaru Forester AWD?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1999 Subaru Forester AWD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1999 Subaru Forester AWD?

Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA for the 1999 Subaru Forester AWD, most often about: Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling, Suspension. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Subaru · 1999

1999 Subaru Forester AWD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	18	24	20	444
2.5L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	19	25	21	423

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 99V040000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). (THE 1999 2.2 LITER LEGACY VEHICLES ARE EXCLUDED). IN EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER, THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE IS INCREASED.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

134 complaints filed by owners for this model year (4 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Power Train 30 Engine And Engine Cooling 25 Suspension 24

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.