| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
1998 Subaru Forester repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (11%)
Suspension and Steering (32%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (4%)
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Chart based on 28 repairs.
1998 Subaru Forester suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (22%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (22%)
Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1998 Subaru Forester
Engine not specified
| 185000 mi US $450 |
replaced 2 rear sway bar links |
| 197000 mi US $1100 |
steering rack replaced with remanufactured had all four shocks/struts replaced |
| 155400 mi C $100 |
Re-replaced front drivers side strut - Gabriel strut had failed within a week of installation. |
| 232200 mi US $88 |
Lose inner tie-rod replaced, plus both steering boots |
| 64000 mi | Second time problem with rotors; suspension bars and other suspension-related issues that I didn't understand. |
| 112220 mi €450 |
and right rear wheel bearing |
| 125000 mi US $250 |
rear wheel bearings noise, replace with new L/R side |
1998 Subaru Forester 4-door
4-cylinder manual AWD
| 140700 mi US $1000 |
steering rack boots |
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