1998 Subaru Forester brakes problems

15 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 15
of this car's complaints: 15%
crashes: 1
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Foundation components: disc: rotor
5
Foundation components
4
Foundation components: master cylinder
3
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
3
Foundation components: drum: drum
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Subaru Forester brakes problems in other years

Related recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinderReported March 3, 1999 · 221,987 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles equipped with anti-lock braking system (ABS). (the 1999 2.2 liter legacy vehicles are excluded). In extremely cold weather, the brake pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle stopping distance is increased.
Risk: This condition causes the vehicle stopping distance to be increased, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder.

Recall number 99V040000 · Recall details

What 1998 Subaru Forester owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 19, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · NY

Left side axle shaft assembly leaked, dealer replaced right side front axle, sway bar links made noise, dealer lubed links, there was a noise outside of the vehicle, consumer was advised to replace all tires, no specific tire information was given.

Filed Dec 31, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · NY

Left and right side axle shafts leaked, dealer replaced, rear sway bar links disassembled and dealer lubed links.

Filed Mar 6, 2001 · Brakes · WA

Consumer has had to have rotors turned on a 'very' frequent basis. Dealership/mechanic were saying that drums needed to be replaced. Please provide any additional information.

Filed Jan 17, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · MD

While at a stop light and when driver accelerates engine will rev. Consumer has also changed rotors, and it's time to change them again after 3000 miles.

Filed Apr 9, 2000 · Brakes · MD

Gradual brake pulsation experienced twice. Dealer resurfaced front rotors (9/13/99 @ 21,156 miles & 4/4/2000 @ 29,928 miles), which temporarily corrected the problem.

Filed Nov 22, 1999 · Brakes · CT

Vehicle accident due to possible recall component failure (master cylinder) prior to recall notice. Mjs

Filed Oct 25, 1999 · Airbags, Brakes · CT

No deployment of air bags during vehicle collision. Yh

Filed Oct 15, 1999 · Brakes · FL

Erratic problem with vehicle braking system: dealer turned rotors for the second time, instead of replacing the.; seeking the federal safety agency help or provide additionalinformation.

Filed Aug 30, 1999 · Brakes · MA

Brakes failed causing loss of control and collision with rocks, bushes and trees. Mjs

Filed Jan 29, 1999 · Brakes · PA

The braking system malfunction, causing extended stopping distance. Once had no braking ability at all which almost caused an accident. Dealer never replaced any parts, just removed a pebble from the brake pads. Please provide further information.

Questions about the 1998 Subaru Forester brakes

Does the 1998 Subaru Forester have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Subaru Forester, 15% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Subaru Forester brakes problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Subaru Forester brakes?

Yes, 1 recall: 99V040000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Subaru Forester have bad brakes?

The Subaru Forester model years with the most brakes complaints are 2010 (37 complaints), 2015 (36 complaints) and 2014 (31 complaints).