Wheel Bearing Replacements

[hockeylvr93]

Hi guys -- I got a letter today from Subie telling me that because of probs with the wheel bearings (they may develop a noise condition that causes a whining sound) yeah no @#$## I have that!!! So they are offering to extend my warranty to 8 yrs or 100K, ok well I shot that outta the water, being as I am at 140K and it's just 3.5 yrs old, so I am wondering if they will give me anything for the ones I have had to replace. Thank GOD my fiance is a mechanic so there was no labor charges, but hell the bearings are costing me $150 a shot at the DEALER because I can't find them elsewhere. Anyone else had this problem? Or heard about this letter from Subie? Just curious.

 

PS - I've replaced 4 since Jan 07, 2 front 2 rear

[four-fleet-feet]

If you bought the bearings at a dealer, even if you installed them yourself (or the future OH did it), I'd go talk to the dealership's General Manager. The bearing problem's a known issue, and I'd push from some reimbursement. The mileage shouldn't matter, since the issue's known and should have been addressed while your car was still under warranty.

 

If you can't find the actual receipts, if you paid with a credit card your issuer should have copies on file - hopefully, all from the same dealer, which will expedite the search. It might take some time to get them.

 

Good luck!

[hockeylvr93]

thanks, he called today and is getting reimbursed for 2 wheel bearings and he will have to find receipts and possibly get reimbursed for the 2 front ones....but right now they are saying the recall is only the rear....

[four-fleet-feet]

Result!

 

Hoping you also get back the money for the other 2 - let us know how that works out! Don't give up.

 

(did the rear bearing bit on my car, too... boo)