Table 1 shows six common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1998 Subaru Impreza. The number one most common problem is related to the engine (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine burning oil (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine problems | |
| Engine Burning Oil problems | |
| Coolant Leaking problems | |
| Engine Funny Noise problems | |
| Engine Head Gasket Failure problems | |
| Radiator problems |
1998 Subaru Impreza 53,000 miles and the auto tech at Subaru says I have a piston slap, $2500. 00 to pull engine and check this out. I have changed oil every 3,000 miles brought it in for the 30,000 mileage over all check up - what is up with this motor? Read details...
Consumer had taken vehicle to dealer due to a strong fuel smell and burning oil coming from engine. Dealer replaced transmission transfer case/ repaired an oil leak, and replaced piston gaskets. Sometimes consumer had tried to start engine, but it would not happen at all. Read details...
98 Subaru Impreza 2. 5rs. I had the head gaskets replaced under warranty the first time . Around a year after that,the car over heated again. I had it towed to a auto repair shop that I worked at and had them test the car to see the problem. It was a blown head gasket again. Read details...