1998 Subaru Impreza Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1998 Subaru Impreza, 10% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This car needed replacement of both rear wheel bearings at slightly over 67,000 miles. No other Subaru I have owned or heard of needed such repairs. My previous Subaru had over 100,000 miles on it with no defects. The shop personel at the dealer said this was a problem with some other imprezas, as well as foresters. I wrote a letter to Subaru america, after six days I haven't recieved any response. I included a copy of my repair bill as well as my rental car fees.”
NHTSA complaint #10070799, filed 2004-01, 67,000 miles“The vehicle experienced repeated wear/failure of the rear wheel bearing assembly (29033, 44724, 54813, 58637) which caused noise in the rear wheel arer and vibration while driving. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #559538, filed 2001-02Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 40% |
| 2024 | 3 | 9% |
| 2022 | 2 | 14% |
| 2021 | 2 | 14% |
| 2020 | 17 | 20% |
| 2019 | 26 | 13% |
| 2018 | 26 | 17% |
| 2017 | 22 | 18% |
| 2016 | 19 | 25% |
| 2015 | 14 | 18% |
| 2014 | 9 | 8% |
| 2013 | 21 | 8% |
| 2012 | 13 | 5% |
| 2011 | 5 | 9% |
| 2010 | 9 | 20% |
| 2009 | 7 | 7% |
| 2008 | 8 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 | 5 | 7% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 7% |
| 1999 | 1 | 5% |
| 1998 | 3 | 10% |
| 1996 | 1 | 5% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1998 Subaru Impreza
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Subaru Impreza
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology