1998 Subaru Impreza Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Impreza years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 23rd of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Subaru Impreza. That ranks 23rd out of 32 Impreza model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (11 complaints, 37%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
_Auto_Zuerich_2023_1X7A1263.jpg){kind=link}
- 30owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Subaru Impreza problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 11 | 37% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 30% | 51,478 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 23% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 10% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 10% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 7% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Subaru Impreza recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Subaru Impreza.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Air bag recall and impending suit against air bag company
98 subaru impreza 2.5rs. I had the head gaskets replaced under warranty the first time . Around a year after that,the car over heated again. I had it towed to a auto repair shop that i worked at and had them test the car to see the problem. It was a blown head gasket again. They determined this by…
Head gasket failure engine overheated on 16 hour trip.. Took to subaru dealership, they put in a new "starter bolt" stated it was a bad ground?? On return home car over heated again.. Was repaired by subaru, tech said it was common. 2nd head gasket failure, two months later, oil in antifreeze…
Intermittent failure/short of power to the main computer (ecu) at appox. 120k miles. Car would not start, no check-engine light. After waiting for tow truck, it starts and runs fine. Took to mechanic, and he says nothing wrong. Two weeks later, same thing. Hook up obd ii monitor and it says ecu…
The engine kept overheating and air would appear in the radiator. Antifreeze would be pushed out of radiator and the heater would blow cold air. The car had to be shut off repeatedly and allowed to cool down and the antifreeze replaced. A check of the cooling system detected no leaks. We were took…
Other Subaru Impreza years
← 1997 Impreza · 1999 Impreza →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Impreza | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Impreza | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Impreza | 32 | 2 |
| 2023 Impreza | 4 | 2 |
| 2022 Impreza | 13 | 1 |
| 2021 Impreza | 14 | 2 |
| 2020 Impreza | 85 | 1 |
| 2019 Impreza | 194 | 5 |
| 2018 Impreza | 151 | 5 |
| 2017 Impreza | 125 | 7 |
| 2016 Impreza | 75 | 1 |
| 2015 Impreza | 77 | 2 |
| 2014 Impreza | 108 | 3 |
| 2013 Impreza | 249 | 4 |
| 2012 Impreza | 243 | 6 |
| 2011 Impreza | 58 | 14 |
| 2010 Impreza | 46 | 15 |
| 2009 Impreza | 104 | 14 |
| 2008 Impreza | 176 | 14 |
| 2007 Impreza | 68 | 9 |
| 2006 Impreza | 56 | 10 |
| 2005 Impreza | 75 | 6 |
| 2004 Impreza | 96 | 8 |
| 2003 Impreza | 62 | 6 |
| 2002 Impreza | 292 | 6 |
| 2001 Impreza | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 Impreza | 41 | 0 |
| 1999 Impreza | 22 | 0 |
| 1998 | 30 | 0 |
| 1997 Impreza | 30 | 0 |
| 1996 Impreza | 20 | 0 |
| 1995 Impreza | 46 | 1 |
See all Subaru Impreza problems by year, every Subaru model, or the Subaru VIN decoder.
Similar Subaru models
Embed this 1998 Subaru Impreza badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Subaru Impreza?
Owners most often report suspension, power train, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Subaru Impreza?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Subaru Impreza a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Impreza model years, the 1998 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.