1999 Subaru Forester Electrical Problems
4 owner-reported electrical complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (4)
Multiple dashboard and interior lights have failed on your 1999 Forester over the past few years. The gear shift illumination went out first, followed by the overhead clock light, and most recently the lights for your speedometer, gas gauge, and odometer have stopped working. You now have to use your cabin light to see your dashboard instruments while driving, which is unsafe and inconvenient. Fixing these issues typically involves replacing failed LED bulbs or the instrument cluster backlight assembly.
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When you shift from 3rd to 4th gear or from 4th to 5th gear on the freeway, your engine unexpectedly drops to idle speed instead of staying engaged as you accelerate. This happens during normal driving when you're trying to speed up. The issue likely involves the transmission's shift solenoids or engine control module needing inspection or replacement.
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BLOWER SWITCH WAS ON HIGH, NUMBER 4 WHEN ELECTRICAL SMOKE CAME OUT FROM THE CLIMATE CONTROL PANEL. BLOWER WOULD NOT RUN ON NUMBER 4, (HIGH). THE SWITCH HAD BURNED CONTACTS AT THE WIRE CONNECTOR. REPLACEMENT SWITCH COST $60.07 PLUS TAX. MR
CONSUMER HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IGNITION SWITCH ,AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR CONSUMER TO STARTVEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK