1998 SUBARU FORESTER Engine Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Engine Issues in the 1998 SUBARU FORESTER
1 engine complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 SUBARU FORESTER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Engine Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND DOWN. THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED TO ACCELERATE IN ORDER TO REV DOWN. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FAILURE MAY BE DUE TO THE OXYGEN SENSOR OR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE CONTACT CALLED LIBERTY AUTO CITY (1000 E PARK AVE, LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048, (847) 362-2683) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED THE CONTACT WITH A CASE NUMBER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
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 System
2 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 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