Wheel Bearings. How often do they go bad?

You don;t say how many miles you have on the car, but wheel bearings going bad within two years of driving suggests either an installation problem or poor bearings. Without seeing how they were installed (did the guy on the press force them in by using the inner race?) it’s impossible to guess.

as to brand, I like Timkin bearings. They’re pretty much the “gold standard” when it comes to bearings.

And, I have to ask, are you sure it isn;t the rear bearings going this time?