1998 Subaru Forester suspension 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 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 21, 2004 · Suspension · 65,000 miles · MD

Left rear wheel bearing failure at 65000 miles an unlikely occurance at this age .

Filed Dec 10, 2003 · Suspension · 62,772 miles · PA

The rear wheel bearing showed signs of excessive wear every 30000 to 40000 miles. The dealer/independent shop replaced the part. *ak *scc

Filed Nov 12, 2003 · Suspension · NY

Problems with wheel bearings on 1998 subaru forester. *mr the rear wheel bearings on the right side were replaced twice. *scc

Filed Aug 13, 2003 · Suspension · CT

Dealer has had to replace front and rear wheel bearings three times. The problem has not been resolved at this time.

Filed May 13, 2002 · Suspension · OH

In left rear wheel there was a malfunction in bearings. Consumer had to replace bearings three times in past four years. Contacted dealer.

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.