1998 Subaru Forester Steering Problems
3 owner-reported steering complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (3)
KAZOO NOISE IN FRONT SINCE 31K, BECAME RATCHET NOISE AT 52K. RACK AND PINION ADJUSTMENT STOPPED NOISE BUT STEERING IS SLOPPY AND PULLS TO RIGHT SOMETIMES.
A FIRE STARTED WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO A FAULTY POWER STEERING HOSE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL AND STARTED SLIDING SIDEWAYS ON DRY PAVEMENT. TURNED AT 180 DEGREE SLIDE AND WENT THROUGH 10 FEET OF SHOULDER GRAVEL, 10 MORE FEET OF GRASS BEFORE FLIPPING OVER TWICE AND LANDING ON ITS WHEELS IN A MARSHY AREA. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. HOWEVER VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.