Multiple Axle Suspension problems of the 1998 Subaru Forester

Four problems related to multiple axle suspension have been reported for the 1998 Subaru Forester. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Multiple Axle Suspension problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2001

Rear wheel bearing failed and was replaced.

2 Multiple Axle Suspension problem

Failure Date: 03/23/2001

Consumer states the rear wheel bearing failed, and four months later the right wheel bearing then failed.

3 Multiple Axle Suspension problem

Failure Date: 03/23/2001

Consumer states the rear wheel bearing failed, and four months later the right wheel bearing then failed.

4 Multiple Axle Suspension problem

Rear wheel bearing failure, wheel can lock up.

Other Suspension related problems of the 1998 Subaru Forester

Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems	9
Multiple Axle Suspension problems	4
Front Suspension problems	2
Sway Bar problems	2
Rear Suspension problems	1

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