Table 1 shows seven common power train related problems of the 1998 Subaru Impreza. The number one most common problem is related to the axle shaft (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the clutch (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Axle Shaft problems | |
| Clutch problems | |
| Axle Assembly problems | |
| Transfer Case problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Column Shift problems | |
| Differential Unit problems | |
| Power Train problems |
The left rear wheel bearing went bad at approx 51k miles. The reason the report is being filed is the large number of late model Subaru wheel bearing failures I found on the internet. I read many reports of failed rear wheel bearings on 1998 and later Subaru vehicles which included the outback, Read details...
Consumer states the clutch has been replaced four times. Read details...
Repeated failures of left rear wheel bearing assembly beginning at 29, 033 miles. Most recent repair at 58, 637 miles required replacement of left rear wheel bearing assembly, axle shaft assembly , right rear wheel bearing assembly, and seals. Read details...