137 problems have been reported for the 1998 Subaru Forester. The following chart shows the 16 most common problems for 1998 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train with 28 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (18 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train | |
| Suspension | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Tire | |
| Visibility | |
| Electrical System | |
| Air Bag | |
| Unknown Or Other | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Steering | |
| Seat Belt | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | |
| Equipment | |
| Seats |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 1998 Subaru Forester in 1998.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Subaru Forester, the following table can be used to compare the 1998 Subaru Forester with the Subaru Forester from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 1998 Forester is 137 while the average number of problems reported for the 24 model years of the Subaru Forester is 242.