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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
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