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1998 Subaru

Forester AWD

Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L

Subaru Forester: best and worst years

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • POWER TRAIN18%
  • SUSPENSION13%
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC12%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING11%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL11%
  • TIRES6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 127 total.

Subaru Forester: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.