NHTSA Complaint #10225671 — 1998 SUBARU FORESTER
SUSPENSION:REAR issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10225671 |
| Vehicle | 1998 SUBARU FORESTER |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 141,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | AE |
Consumer Description
MY '98 SUBARU FORESTER IS EXPERIENCING REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILURE AGAIN. THESE BEARINGS ARE DEFECTIVE AND FAIL OFTEN, FROM WHAT I'VE READ ON THE WEB. *TR
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