1989 Subaru GL
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1989 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.
Owner complaints
9 complaints2 involved a crash1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Brakes were replaced at ~100,000 miles. Both front rotors and pads as well as rear drums and shoes. All done by subaru dealer in sping of 98. As of spring of 01 and less than 12,000 miles later the brakes have self destructed do to rust. Never have we had this problem with this car before. Only…
Brakes were replaced at ~100,000 miles. Both front rotors and pads as well as rear drums and shoes. All done by subaru dealer in sping of 98. As of spring of 01 and less than 12,000 miles later the brakes have self destructed do to rust. Never have we had this problem with this car before. Only since recent year subaru brake assemblies have been installed. Subaru IS not standing behind this. Will have this job done at an independent shop that will stand behind their brakes.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
The automatic transmission linkage lock out failed. (that IS the component that prevents shifting from nuetral to reverse faild and the car went into reverse from nuetral.
- Vehicle speed control
Failure on the transmission when the vehicle was put in reverse the vehicle suddenly accelearated causing the consumer to have an accident. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Front lap/shoulder belt will not retract on passenger and driver side. tt *jb
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The front passenger side seat belt buckle when latched the buckle came loose . tt
- Seat belts
Front passenger automatic seatbelts inoperative, belts stuck on track and won't move up or down. tt
- Vehicle speed control
Stopped at stop sign all of a sudden car just accelerated,caused accident. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Ask for ext 597. Front and rear passenger seat belt engages and releases intermittently. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver seat belt IS inoperative and the passenger side latches sometimes. 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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