1986 Subaru GL
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1986 Subaru GL. Newest first.
Certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 45-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f350-s1, sold as replacement filters for 1993-1997 ford probe,1993-2001 mazda 626 and MX-6, and 1983-1994 loyal, 3-door coupe, hatchback, sedan, wagon, brat, dl, GL, GL-10, RX, xt, and XT6 passenger vehicles with efi or turbo engines. these filters are packaged as wix, napa, and…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire can occur.
Remedy
Spx will notify its customers and provide a full refund. the recall began september 27, 2005. owners may contact mr. Chris greeson at 704-869-3733 or contact the wix information hotline at 800-949-6698.
The inner arms of the rear suspension are subject to corrosion in areas where road salt IS used heavily in winter.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Operation and control of the vehicle can be adverselyaffected by corrosion of the inner control arms.
Remedy
Rustproof or replace the inner control arms as necessary.
Continuous exposure to road salt could cause corrosion of rear suspension components, especially the inner arms.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The corrosion could affect the operation and control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Rust proof or replace rear suspension, as necessary.
Owner complaints
14 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Structure › Frame and members
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 mph, a sound of rust ripping was heard, resulting in a slight loss of vehicle control. upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact noted that the rear subframe had cracked on both sides of the vehicle. the rear wheels were also bowed in at the top, causing them to touch the springs, rendering the vehicle undriveable. the vehicle was not taken in for service.
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
Driving at approximately 30 mph defective control arm fell off, causing the right and left rear wheel to come off without warning. *ak
- Tires
Left front tire broke off, causing damage to undercarriage. (Ohio state police report)
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
The vehicle was in motion and the vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Head gaskets leak, causing engine to overheat. *Sd
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Rear seat buckles failed prior to recall. *skd
- Structure › Body · Structure › Frame and members · Suspension › Front › Control arm · Wheels
Front frame rail IS corroded, has two holes in it. tt consumer found this failure when having front end of vehicle aligned, the company refused to perform an alignment because the failure prevented them from putting vehicle on a lift, vehicle was involved with recalls 90v086 and 92v001 and feels…
Front frame rail IS corroded, has two holes in it. tt consumer found this failure when having front end of vehicle aligned, the company refused to perform an alignment because the failure prevented them from putting vehicle on a lift, vehicle was involved with recalls 90v086 and 92v001 and feels the same thing that happened in the recalls has happened with the frame rail. while driving, the bolt that holds the control arm broke. while driving, the right rear wheel broke. *slc
- Vehicle speed control
Put vehicle in drive, it accelerated and crashed. tt
- Seats
The bolt that holds the driver side seat has cracked from the anchor. tt
- Suspension › Rear
Right/rear trailing arm cracked after recall repairs, causing tire to lean inward. *aw
- Suspension › Rear
Rear inner arms corroded, involved in initial recall for corroded inner arms. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Left rear seat belts don't work, won't retract. tt
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
Rust hole on inner control arm next to wheel bearing/shock spring mount. *skd
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
The two window rear seat belt retractor will not let the belt come out. tt
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10219492This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
- 10219491This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
- 10209915This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during diagnosis and repair of the Infotainment concerns. (Applicable to all models with Harman or Denso CP1 Infotainment).
- 10198758This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models
- 10198749This bulletin is to advise of SOAs revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
- 10187315To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.
- 10179378Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.
- 10174543All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
- 10161824Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.
- 10161813To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.
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