no report yet
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
1988 Subaru GLProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 1988 Subaru GL, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 28, 1999. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1988 Subaru GL has problems
17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Seat belts2 crash/fire/injury
3Engine and engine cooling
2Service brakes, hydraulic
2Suspension
1Power train
1Electrical system
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 11 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1988 Subaru GL recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Seat belts
Risk. FAILS TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210 REGARDING CHILDRESTRAINT SYSTEMS.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Subaru.
Best & worst years
1988 vs. every other GL year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GL median. How we score
'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'93
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 1988 GL?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.