1998 Subaru Forester suspension problems
18 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 1998 Subaru Forester, which is 13% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 13% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the suspension complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Kazoo noise in front since 31k, became ratchet noise at 52k. Rack and pinion adjustment stopped noise but steering is sloppy and pulls to right sometimes.
The rear wheel bearing showed signs of excessive wear every 30000 to 40000 miles. The dealer/independent shop replaced the part. *scc
Other problems reported for the 1998 Subaru Forester
- Drivetrain & axles 23 complaints
- Brakes 17 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints