1998 Subaru Forester problems by component
101 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Subaru Forester, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 23 | 23% | — |
| Suspension → | 17 | 17% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 15 | 15% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 14 | 14% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 14 | 14% | — |
| Tires | 8 | 8% | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 7% | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 6% | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 6% | — |
| Steering | 3 | 3% | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.