1998 Subaru Forester problems

Filed Feb 24, 2020 · Fuel system, Suspension · WI

1. Wheel bearings have consistently needed replacement starting 4 years after car purchased new. At 450.00 to 500.00 each time. This is a design issues and subaru needs to pay of each replacement. 2. Fuel line leak. This is very dangerous and again listed many many time on all subaru fix web sites. Cost to fix 1600.00 and more if fuel tank needs replacing. Again, subaru needs to deal with this. These have been happening since car purchased. Car has been well maintained since purchase.

Filed Dec 11, 2018 · Engine · 120,000 miles · IL

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.

Filed Sep 30, 2015 · Fuel system · IL

When at the gas stations I try to put gas into my car, it is not going into the tank properly, it keeps shutting the gas nozzle off within seconds. Very hard to put gas into my car.

Filed Sep 15, 2008 · Suspension · 84,000 miles · MI

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.

Filed Apr 25, 2008 · Suspension · 141,000 miles · AE

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.

Filed Oct 31, 2007 · Suspension, Transmission · 120,000 miles · MA

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.

Filed Sep 1, 2007 · Acceleration · 100,000 miles · CA

My 1998 subara forester went into a "sudden acceleration". Luckily, no one was killed, but the car sustained significant damage.

Filed Apr 30, 2007 · Engine · OH · fire

1998 subaru forester. Consumer states that while driving she heard a loud noise, pulled over to inspect the vehicle it was on fire. *mc the consumer replaced the knock sensor 30 days prior. (ohio traffic crash report).

Filed Oct 17, 2006 · Engine · 65,000 miles · PA

Vehicle leaking oil at front seals and getting onto the exhaust system.

Filed Aug 22, 2006 · Tires · OH · crash

1998 subaru forester's tire blew out. *ts when the tire blewout it caused the vehicle to go off the roadway and strike a construction cone, delineator post and south ditch. The vehicle left rear quarter panel, taillight and bumper were damaged. There were no injuries.