1988 Subaru SubaruProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1988 Subaru Subaru, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 8, 1998. Updated daily.
Where the 1988 Subaru Subaru has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1988 Subaru Subaru recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1988 vs. every other Subaru 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 Subaru median. How we score
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1988 Subaru Subaru, and the recalls they led to.
- TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAILNo recall
What Subaru owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
4WD STATIONWAGEN GL, AFTER ACCELERATING TO DRIVING SPEEDS, LOUD CLICKING OCCURS, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY RAPID INTERMITTENT LOCKING OF FRONT WHEELS, FOLLOWED BY FULL LOCKUP OF ALL WHEELS, FORCING VEHICLE TO SUDDEN AND COMPLETE STOP. ENGINE DOES NOT DIE, AND WHEN ACCELERATOR IS DEPRESSED,…
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