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1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Chicopee, 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 co...read more / reply »
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Chicopee, 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 co...
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in N. San Juan, CA
My 1998 subara forester went into a "sudden acceleration". luckily, no one was killed, but the car sustained significant damage.
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Elyria, OH
1998 subaru forester. consumer states that while driving she heard a loud noise, pulled over to inspect the vehicle it was on fire. the consumer replaced the knock sensor 30 days prior. (ohio traffic crash report).
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in New Cumberland, PA
Vehicle leaking oil at front seals and getting onto the exhaust system.
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in University Heights, OH
1998 subaru forester's tire blew out. 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 dama...
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Media, PA
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle accelerated while parked. the vehicle went through a fence and hit some brush. the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine. two weeks prior to the incident the contact smelled something burning. ...
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Media, PA
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle accelerated while parked. the vehicle went through a fence and hit some brush. the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine. two weeks prior to the incident the contact smelled something burning. ...
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Richland, OR
The plastic !! speedometer cable gears (2) failed , causing speedometer failure , at oil temp light to flash , check engine light to come , erratic idle, cruise control failure, engine stall . if this is not dangerous i don't know what else...
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Portland, OR
Engine head gaskets failed. heads were saved, but engine had to have top-half rebuilt.
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Doylestown, PA
(1) noticed periodic overheating on 1998 forester with 2.5l dohc engine. (2) head gasket failed temperature spiked and coolant boiled over, large amount of white steam from hood. (3) dealer said problem was head gasket and the engine was ...
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Abingdon, MD
Left rear wheel bearing failure at 65000 miles an unlikely occurance at this age .
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Battle Ground, IN
The consumer placed his foot on the brake, started the vehicle and suddenly without warning the vehicle lunged into gear taking off some 40 feet, striking another vehicle damaging both vehicles.
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Austin, TX
1. engine failure due to a manufacturer's defect -- the cylinder walls are being bored into to place the engine bolts on the subaru 2.5l engines. in this case the cylinder wall cracked through the entire section where it was substantially ...
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Pittsburgh, PA
Please note!..... my 1998 forester l-model with only 54400 miles has been diagnosed as having a leaky oil pump....thus causing oil to be dripping from the engine, front area, on to a plastic splash pan....where it lies until it has built-u...
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Ithaca, NY
My 1998 subaru forester hesitates on acceleration in the low rpm range. once over about 3000 rpm, it runs fine. according to a technical service bulletin released by subaru in jan 1999, #11-53-98, this is caused by the engine control modu...
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Ithaca, NY
My 1998 subaru forester hesitates on acceleration in the low rpm range. once over about 3000 rpm, it runs fine. according to a technical service bulletin released by subaru in jan 1999, #11-53-98, this is caused by the engine control modu...
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in St. Louis, MO
Bad head gasket car is overheating, smell of anti-freeze burning from exhaust.
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in St. Louis, MO
Bad head gasket car is overheating, smell of anti-freeze burning from exhaust.
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Melville, NY
Problems with wheel bearings on 1998 subaru forester. the rear wheel bearings on the right side were replaced twice.
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Macungie, PA
The rear wheel bearing showed signs of excessive wear every 30000 to 40000 miles. the dealer/independent shop replaced the part.
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Southbury, CT
Dealer has had to replace front and rear wheel bearings three times. the problem has not been resolved at this time.
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Abingdon, VA
My parents recently gave my daughter a 1998 subaru forester and she is having problems getting the baby's carseat to tighten down properly. i emailed subaru about this problem and they suggested using a rolled towel to fill the void and ma...
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Kearney, NE
Clutch chatters badly and clutch does not engage until the pedal is almost fully depressed when vehicle sits overnight. problem seems more pronounced in colder weather, but occurs in all weather conditions. in addition to causing an unsaf...
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Kearney, NE
Clutch chatters badly and clutch does not engage until the pedal is almost fully depressed when vehicle sits overnight. problem seems more pronounced in colder weather, but occurs in all weather conditions. in addition to causing an unsaf...
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Chesterfield, MO
My spouse had a minor accident with our 1998 subaru forester. the frontal impact caused both air bags to deploy. the passenger side air bag when it deployed broke the front right side (passenger side) door window and the rear view mirror....
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Holbrook, NY
Consumer was parking on an upgrade. consumer stated that they put vehicle in park attempted to exit when vehicle began to roll backwards. consumer applied brakes, pedal went to the floor. which resulted in vehicle crossing a residential s...
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Austin, TX
Evaporator core sprung a leak, resulting in air conditioning failing.
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Hillsboro, OR
Foot brake was released, car suddenly & without any action on my part accelerated at a very fast speed into the garage---airbags did not deploy. ts
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in North Bellmore, NY
Dealer resealed oil pump due to an oil leak, consumer was later informed that engine was in beginning stages of possible failure.
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in North Bellmore, NY
Vehicle experienced an engine noise and odor, dealer advised that beginning stages of power train failure was occurring.
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Federal Way, WA
Consumer states the rear wheel bearing failed, and four months later the right wheel bearing then failed.
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Federal Way, WA
While at a stop light, consumer depressed the clutch pedal and it stayed on the floor, consumer was informed that a bolt in the transmissions clutch pivot ball that broke at the point that enters the transfer case.
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in West Lake, OH
In left rear wheel there was a malfunction in bearings. consumer had to replace bearings three times in past four years. contacted dealer.
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Fargo, ND
Airbag light came on. dealer replaced clockspring assembly.
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in North Bellmore, 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 wa...
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in North Bellmore, NY
Vibration in steering wheel, dealer resurfaced 2 front rotors, also 2 rear drums and brake shoes were sandglazed.
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in North Bellmore, NY
Dealer resealed oil pump due to an oil leak, consumer was later informed that engine was in beginning stages of possible failure.
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in North Bellmore, NY
Left and right side axle shafts leaked, dealer replaced, rear sway bar links disassembled and dealer lubed links.
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in North Bellmore, NY
Dealer had to disassemble and resurface 2 front rotors to eliminate excessive runout.
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in North Bellmore, NY
Dealer resealed front of engine, oil pump assembly leaked.
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in North Bellmore, NY
Vehicle experienced an engine noise and odor, dealer advised that beginning stages of power train failure was occurring.
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Passadena, MD
When vehicle was turned on it suddenly accelerated backwards very fast, crashing into two vehicles. consumer has contacted dealer. cause of the problem has yet to be determined. while vehicle was in park and consumer had foot on th...
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Passadena, MD
When vehicle was turned on it suddenly accelerated backwards very fast, crashing into two vehicles. consumer has contacted dealer. cause of the problem has yet to be determined. while vehicle was in park and consumer had foot on th...
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Passadena, MD
When vehicle was turned on it suddenly accelerated backwards very fast, crashing into two vehicles. consumer has contacted dealer. cause of the problem has yet to be determined. while vehicle was in park and consumer had foot on th...
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Federal Way, WA
Consumer states the rear wheel bearing failed, and four months later the right wheel bearing then failed.
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Federal Way, WA
While at a stop light, consumer depressed the clutch pedal and it stayed on the floor, consumer was informed that a bolt in the transmissions clutch pivot ball that broke at the point that enters the transfer case.
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Laurel, MD
During normal operation of vehicle air bag light on dash board lit up, and horn no longer was functional. dealership examined vehicle, and informed consumer is would cost $1,000.00 to correct the problem. please provide any additio...
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Laurel, MD
During normal operation of vehicle air bag light on dash board lit up, and horn no longer was functional. dealership examined vehicle, and informed consumer is would cost $1,000.00 to correct the problem. please provide any additio...
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