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1989 Subaru LoyaleProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1989 Subaru Loyale, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints34 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Fuel system, gasoline

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 3, 1998. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1989 Subaru Loyale has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline10
Seat belts11
Vehicle speed control11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1989 Subaru Loyale 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

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 91V-082 · May 30, 1991 · 76,000 vehicles

Risk. DELAYED RELEASE OF TRANSMISSION FROM PARK CAUSES DELAYEDAND POSSIBLY ABRUPT VEHICLE MOVEMENT THAT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1989 vs. every other Loyale 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 Loyale median. How we score

'89'90'91'92'93'94
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1989 Subaru Loyale, and the recalls they led to.

  1. TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILUREEA95008 · closed Aug 2, 1995
    Led to recall 95V-103
  2. REVERSE DELAYED ENGAGEMENTPE91039 · closed May 30, 1991
    Led to recall 91V-082
  3. HOOD LATCH FAILUREPE94051 · closed Oct 31, 1994
    No recall
In owners' words

What Loyale owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

FUEL FILLER TUBE RUSTS PREMATURELY AND ALLOWS GASOLINE TO SPILL INTO THE WHEEL WELL OF THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL. DEALER CONTACTED AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Complaint 831667 · Dec 3, 1998

Own a 1989 Loyale?

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