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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…
1993 Subaru LoyaleProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 1993 Subaru Loyale, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 10, 2002. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1993 Subaru Loyale has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Engine and engine cooling
2Electrical system
2Vehicle speed control
2Fuel system, gasoline
1Visibility
1Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Wheels
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Power train1 crash/fire/injury
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 1 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1993 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.
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
1993 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.
THIS CAR HAS DIED ON THREE OCCASIONS WITH NO WARNING, AND WITH ONE INCIDENT OCCURING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 60+ MPH. DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS. MY CONCERN IS SAFETY - THIS FORTUNATELY HAS SO FAR NOT RESULTED IN ANY INJURY. THE DEALER HAS NOT REPORTED THIS…
THE NUT WORKED LOOSE OFF OF THE OIL PUMP GEAR. THE GEAR WALKED FOWARD,EATING THRUGH THE TIMING COVER,FINALLY WIPING OUT THE TIMING ASSEMBLY. FINAL RESULT - THE ENGINE LOST OIL PRESSURE AND THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN,CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SEIZE IN TRAFFIC.ENGINE WAS A LOSS. THIS ALL COULD OF BEEN…
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