1998 Subaru Forester Electrical Problems
3 owner-reported electrical complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (3)
DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH BOARD LIT UP, AND HORN NO LONGER WAS FUNCTIONAL. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND INFORMED CONSUMER IS WOULD COST $1,000.00 TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
CAR BEGAN SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD-NO INDICATION FROM DASHBOARD THAT PERHAPS THE CAR WAS OVERHEATING. WHEN THE CAR WAS ULTIMATELY TURNED OFF AT THE HOME OF THE OWNER, THE ENGINE UNDER THE HOOD IGNITED, FLAMES ENGULFED UNDER THE HOOD. FIRE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE DEPARTMENT WERE CALLED TO EXTINGUISH FIRE WHICH WAS TEN FEET FROM GARAGE OF HOME .DAMAGE TO DRIVEWAY AS WELL, DUE TO MELTING OF RUBBER AND PLASTIC IN THE CAR.FIRE REPORTED TO INSURANCE COMPANY. CAR WAS NOT DRIVEABLE AS PER FIRE CHIEF-CAR WAS TOWED TO AUTO BODY SHOP.
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING. FIRE STARTED FROM REAR OF VEHICLE'S BACK SEAT.CAUSE OF FIRE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED.OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK