1998 Subaru Forester service brakes, hydraulic problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1998 Subaru Forester — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Consumer has had to have rotors turned on a 'very' frequent basis. Dealership/mechanic were saying that drums needed to be replaced. Please provide any additional information.*ak”
filed Mar 6, 2001
“While at a stop light and when driver accelerates engine will rev. Consumer has also changed rotors, and it's time to change them again after 3000 miles.*ak”
filed Jan 17, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from dragging due to corrosion buildup which…
06-68-19R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 11, 2019
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Forester years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Forester | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Forester | 3 | 0% |
| 2018 Forester | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Forester | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 Forester | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Forester | 4 | 4% |
| 2011 Forester | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 Forester | 10 | 4% |
| 2009 Forester | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 Forester | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 Forester | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 Forester | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Subaru Forester
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.