1998 SUBARU FORESTER Electrical System Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical System Issues in the 1998 SUBARU FORESTER

2 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 SUBARU FORESTER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical System Complaints

#10064082 |
MY 1998 SUBARU FORESTER HESITATES ON ACCELERATION IN THE LOW RPM RANGE. ONCE OVER ABOUT 3000 RPM, IT RUNS FINE. ACCORDING TO A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN RELEASED BY SUBARU IN JAN 1999, #11-53-98, THIS IS CAUSED BY THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE INCORRECTLY INTERPRETING VIBRATIONS IN THE ENGINE AS SKIPPING AND READJUSTING THE FUEL FLOW RATE. THE FIX REQUIRES INSTALLING AN UPGRADED ECM--TO THE TUNE OF WELL OVER $1000. THIS HESITATION PRODUCES AN UNSAFE SITUATION BECAUSE THE CAR MAY AT ANY TIME REFUSE TO ACCELERATE, OR ACCELERATE SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING.*AK
#8002093 |
WHEN VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED BACKWARDS VERY FAST, CRASHING INTO TWO VEHICLES. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. *AK WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND CONSUMER HAD FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND TURNED ON IGNITION THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED VERY FAST IN REVERSE AND CAUSED ACCIDENT, CONSUMER IS ALSO HAVING VARIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE, SUCH AS THE BATTERY DRAINING, SECURITY SYSTEM GOES OFF WHILE PARKED, AND THE DOORS LOCK BY THEMSELVES. *YD

Other 1998 SUBARU FORESTER Problem Areas

Vehicle Speed Control 13 complaints Tires 8 complaints Visibilitywindshield 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 5 complaints Suspensionrear 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 4 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 4 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 4 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 4 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 4 complaints Suspensionmultiple Axle 4 complaints Air Bags 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 3 complaints Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 3 complaints Suspension 3 complaints Unknown Or Other 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 2 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 2 complaints Power Train 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 2 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Engine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Cooling 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblybanjo Housing 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulic 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint
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