Suspension Related Problems of the 1997 Subaru Impreza

Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 1997 Subaru Impreza. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension wheel bearing (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the multiple axle suspension (one problem).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Subaru Impreza


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 1997 Subaru Impreza

The Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

Failure of rear wheel bearings.   Read details...

The Multiple Axle Suspension problem

6 left rear wheel bearing replacements in 3 years, along with spindle and hub. 1st wheel bearing failure at 41,000 miles. Last wheel bearing lasted less than 5 months.   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

Wheel wells are building up excessive amounts of snow and ice causing vehicle tires to have difficulty rotating and turning due to ice blocking tires in wheel wells, causing car to unexpectedly slide or skid on icey roads. Also causing excessive tire wear and misalignment of front suspension.   Read details...


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