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1992 Subaru LoyaleProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 23 owner complaints about the 1992 Subaru Loyale, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints235 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem8Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 29, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Subaru Loyale has problems

23 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 cooling80
Seat belts52
Power train50
Equipment30
Structure30
Electrical system20
Fuel system, gasoline20
Service brakes, hydraulic21
Tires20
3 other systems30

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

1 recall

1992 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: 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 →

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

1992 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
In owners' words

What Loyale owners report

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

BROKEN BELT CAUSED CAR TO ESSENTIALLY BE WITHOUT POWER, REPLACE TIMING BELT, ALTERNATOR, WATER PUMP, OIL PUMP, ANE RESEAL THE ENGINE, ALL WITHIN 100,000 MILES.
Complaint 523701 · Oct 10, 1997

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