Rear left wheel bearing failures. The left rear wheel bearing has failed and been replaced 4 times in 60,000 miles. Numerous contacts with Subaru have failed to resolve or fix this ongoing problem.

- New Lebanon, NY, USA

I bought my Subaru Forester 2000 new. Under warranty I have had to replace my wheel bearings three times. A forth time after warrenty and now for a fifth time.. four of the wheel bearings have been on the same wheel; the back right. Youar component selection does not have suspension rear; wheel bearings so I put in suspension front; wheel bearings. Suggest you add this component.

- Catskill, NY, USA

Rumbling under car was indication that a problem existed. 1st incident thanksgiving weekend 2003. Front left wheel bearings falied and had to be replaced. I was not able to get car in immediately because I was traveling and nobody was open. I finally got car to hunter in nc for repair. They told me it was front wheel bearings. Parts person told me they never replace Forester bearings with original parts. They use outback or some other model instead. They did not replace axle but I think it may have been damaged because they were unable to do normal fix. Some components had froze and they had to go in backwards to fix. I think the bearings are very heavy duty and will drive for a long time damaged and so crash is unlikely. I drove 800 miles with rumbling. 2nd incident Jun 21 2004 - both rear wheel bearings failed and rear right axle was froze and all had to be replaced. This time I brought car in to Subaru of beechmont very near to start of rumbling. Subaru of America is trying to say that my vehicle shows signs of heavy trailering as excuse to not reimburse me. I use my hitch several times a year and my rear brakes are being replaced at 82,000 miles which would not be true if I trailered as they claim. They said that my hitch ball showed heavy wear and it has probably only been used less than 2 dozen times in it's entire life. It looks new. They are trying to divert attention and I am wondering how many other people they are doing this with. When I talk privately with dealership personell they agree that Foresters around 2000 have real issues with wheel bearings. Personell agree that bearings and axles should last the life of the car. There is no excuse for 3 bearings to have to be replaced in less than one year. I think it is an under-reported design flaw. Accidents don't happen because they are so heavy duty that they grind down long enough that people usually get them in for repair before the wheel falls off. There is potential here for disaster.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

Dealer had to replace front and rear wheel bearings three times. The problem has not been resolved at this time.

- Southbury, CT, USA

Right rear wheel bearing needs replacing at 51,000. These should last much longer as they do in my other vehicles.

- Canyon Creek, MT, USA

While traveling, consumer noticed a grinding sound emitting from the rear wheel. Vehicle was serviced by dealer technician who notice the rear wheel bearings needed to be replaced and they caused damage to the hub assembly.

- Versailles, KY, USA

Consumer stated the left rear wheel bearing failed.

- Williamsburg, MA, USA

From 14,000 miles to present 34,000 miles front wheel bearing is being replaced for fourth time by dealer. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Woodbury, CT, USA

Reapeaded wheel bearing failure.

- Wilmington, DE, USA

Reapeaded wheel bearing failure.

- Wilmington, DE, USA