1998 Subaru Impreza suspension problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1998 Subaru Impreza — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Both the left and right rear bearings on this car failed before it reached 60,000 miles. No injuries -- I'm careful and heard them failing -- but repairs were very expensive. Mr”
filed Oct 22, 2002
“While driving there was a noise coming from rear of vehicle. Mechanic stated that wheel bearings needed to be replaced. Has had this problem constantly, and had dealer service vehicle on same malfunction 9 times.*ak”
filed Mar 20, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Impreza years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Impreza | 5 | 17% |
| 2020 Impreza | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Impreza | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Impreza | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Impreza | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 Impreza | 3 | 4% |
| 2014 Impreza | 5 | 5% |
| 2012 Impreza | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 Impreza | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 Impreza | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Impreza | 5 | 7% |
| 2006 Impreza | 2 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Subaru Impreza
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.