1999 Subaru Forester

US · SUV · Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD

The 1999 Subaru Forester is listed in the US market as a suv with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: 2.5L 4-cylinder (SOHC)
Transmission: Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain: AWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Economy: 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

2.5L 4-cylinder (SOHC)

Combined Economy

20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

AWD

Transmission

Automatic, Manual

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	2.5L 4-cylinder (SOHC)
Displacement	2.5 L
Cylinders	4
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears	4 to 5
Drivetrain	AWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)
Highway	24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

2 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 5, 2026.

99V040000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.
Reported March 3, 1999. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 9, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 19, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 9, 2026

Data verified: November 9, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1999 Subaru Forester have?

2.5L 4-cylinder (SOHC). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1999 Subaru Forester?

Combined fuel economy is 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 1999 Subaru Forester front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: AWD.

Are there recalls for the 1999 Subaru Forester?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 5, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.