Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 1998 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows nine common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1998 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the engine exhaust system (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the oil pump (three problems).

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Subaru Forester

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Engine Exhaust System problems	4
Oil Pump problems	3
Engine Head Gasket Failure problems	2
Catalytic Convertor problems	2
Engine Cooling System problems	2
Car Stall problems	1
Loud Engine Noise problems	1
Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems	1
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	1

Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of the 1998 Subaru Forester

The Engine Exhaust System problem

Vehicle leaking oil at front seals and getting onto the exhaust system. Read details...

The Oil Pump problem

Dealer resealed front of engine, oil pump assembly leaked. Read details...

The Engine Head Gasket Failure problem

(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 repaired for $1800, Subaru of America was notified and Read details...

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