Steering Related Problems of the 1998 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows three common steering related problems of the 1998 Subaru Forester.

Table 1. Steering related problems of Subaru Forester

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Steering Rack And Pinion problems	1
Power Steering Hose, Piping, And Connections problems	1
Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems	1

Steering Rack And Pinion problem #1

Kazoo noise in front since 31k, became ratchet noise at 52k. Rack and pinion adjustment stopped noise but steering is sloppy and pulls to right sometimes.

Power Steering Hose, Piping, And Connections problem #2

A fire started within the engine compartment of the vehicle due to a faulty power steering hose. Please give any further details.

Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem #3

While driving, vehicle lost control and started sliding sideways on dry pavement. Turned at 180 degree slide and went through 10 feet of shoulder gravel, 10 more feet of grass before flipping over twice and landing on its wheels in a marshy area. There were no injuries. However vehicle was totaled.

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