no report yet
Power train: manual transmission
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…
1991 Subaru LoyaleProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 1991 Subaru Loyale, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 2, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1991 Subaru Loyale has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Power train
3Engine and engine cooling
3Seat belts1 crash/fire/injury
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Suspension
1Vehicle speed control
1Electrical system
1Visibility
1Engine
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1991 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
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…
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
1991 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
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1991 Subaru Loyale, and the recalls they led to.
- TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURELed to recall 95V-103
- HOOD LATCH FAILURENo recall
In owners' words
What Loyale owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* - ON A COLD DAY WHILE TRYING TO DRIVE IN REVERSE THE WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN THE REVERSE GEAR. THE CONTACT WAITED FOR THE VEHICLE TO WARM UP, AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE FOR SOMETIME, UNTIL THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN AND EVENTUALLY COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE…
2 FRONT AUTOMATIC SEATBELTS DON'T RETRACT/ AUTOMATIC WINDOWS ALL 4 WON'T COME DOWN/ REAR BACK UP LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON, AND 4 -WHEEL DRIVE DOES NOT WORK. *AK
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN SUDDENLY, AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. DEALER PUT 4 REBUILT TRANSMISSIONS, AND PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.
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