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1990 Subaru LoyaleProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 1990 Subaru Loyale, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints130 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem5Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 20, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1990 Subaru Loyale has problems

13 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
Engine and engine cooling50
Seat belts50
Tires30
Power train20
Electrical system10

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

4 recalls

1990 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

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 95V-103 · May 24, 1995 · 100,825 vehicles

Risk. THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Power train: manual transmission

Recall 94V-052 · Mar 23, 1994 · 31,295 vehicles

Risk. SUDDEN STOPS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CAN CAUSE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS TO BE THROWN AROUND THE VEHICLE AND CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 91V-091 · Jun 11, 1991 · 19,763 vehicles

Risk. IF TRANSMISSION PARK MECHANISM IS NOT IN PARK WHILE THEVEHICLE IS RUNNING OR ON AN INCLINE, A RUNAWAY SITUATION WOULD OCCUR WHICHCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–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

1990 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 1990 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 engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHEN TURNING TO RIGHT, OIL IN ENGINE SWINGS OVER TO LEFT IN OIL PAN; GETS SUCKS UP INTO TUBE THAT GOES TO FUEL INTAKE; STARTS SMOKING; CANNOT ACCCELERATE. TT
Complaint 960863 · Mar 1, 1995

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