1998 SUBARU FORESTER Suspensionrear Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspensionrear Issues in the 1998 SUBARU FORESTER
5 suspensionrear complaints have 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
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspensionrear Complaints
INCREASING GRINDING NOISE FROM REAR OF CAR; DEALER INSPECTED AND FOUND FAILING RIGHT REAL WHEEL BEARING; REPAIR FOUND FAILED SEAL ON AXLE; ONE CONTROL ARM REPLACED ALONG WITH AXLE AND BEARING. *TR
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
MY 98 FORESTER HAD THE RIGHT REAR BEARING CHANGED 3 TIMES BY NON DEALER CHAIN. STARTED MAKING NOISE AGAIN. WHEN I WENT TO SUBARU, THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT IT'S COMMON. HE HAS BEEN REPLACING THEM WITH LEGACY BEARINGS AND HAS NOT HAD ANY COMPLAINTS. ALSO THE VENT ON TOP OF REAR DIFFERENTIAL BLOWS OR SWEATS DIFF FLUID OUT ONTO DIFFERENTIAL. POTENTIAL FOR FREEZE UP OF DIFFERENTIAL ONCE ALL FLUID IS GONE. MECHANIC CLAIMS HE WOULD HAVE TO OPEN DIFFERENTIAL AND "NOTCH" SOME METAL GUARD IN THERE TO PREVENT THIS. THIS ALONG WITH BEARINGS-$600. *TR
PROBLEMS WITH WHEEL BEARINGS ON 1998 SUBARU FORESTER. *MR THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ON THE RIGHT SIDE WERE REPLACED TWICE. *SCC *JB
THE REAR WHEEL BEARING SHOWED SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE WEAR EVERY 30000 TO 40000 MILES. THE DEALER/INDEPENDENT SHOP REPLACED THE PART. *AK *SCC *JB
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
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
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