One problem related to hydraulic power assist steering system has been reported for the 1998 Subaru Forester. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
| Steering Rack And Pinion problems | |
| Power Steering Hose, Piping, And Connections problems | |
| Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems |