Power Train Related Problems of the 1998 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows 14 common power train related problems of the 1998 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the axle assembly (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the clutch (four problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1998 Subaru Forester

The Axle Assembly problem

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The Clutch problem

Clutch chatters badly and clutch does not engage until the pedal is almost fully depressed when vehicle sits overnight. Problem seems more pronounced in colder weather, but occurs in all weather conditions.   Read details...

The Clutch Pedal/linkage problem

Clutch chatters badly and clutch does not engage until the pedal is almost fully depressed when vehicle sits overnight. Problem seems more pronounced in colder weather, but occurs in all weather conditions.   Read details...


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