1990 Subaru Loyale
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1990 Subaru Loyale. Newest first.
The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch IS securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button IS pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer IS developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
When the vehicle IS driven continuously under extremely cold temperatures (-22 degrees f.) and high humidity weather conditions, the transmission breathing (air) vent can be blocked due to moisture freezing at the oil level gauge. If this occurs, pressure inside the transmission case will increase and push out the rear oil seal, causing transmission oil…
Risk and remedy
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 accident.
Remedy
Dealers will modify the oil gauge pipe and modify the oil level gauge (dipstick) or replace it, depending on the type of dipstick in the vehicle.
Transmission shift linkage may be incorrectly adjusted and would not be engaged in a full park position when placed in park.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If transmission park mechanism IS not in park while thevehicle IS running or on an incline, a runaway situation would occur whichcould result in a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Repair the transmission park mechanism.
Under certain load conditions, the park gear may not disengage immediately when the transmission lever IS moved from park to reverse.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Delayed release of transmission from park causes delayedand possibly abrupt vehicle movement that could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.
Remedy
Install a modified parking brake pawl to prevent delayed release into reverse gear.
Owner complaints
13 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires › Sidewall
Out of the four new tires that were purchased two tires in the rear blewout while consumer was driving. Contacted dealer and they were not willing to do anything. Replacement tires, 50000 miles, p175/70r13, mounted on a subaru, royal, 1990. *Ak consumer state tire side wall blew out. Dot. # mkev5bhr 195. *Yh
- Tires › Tread/belt
Firestone tire (P185 70 R13) experienced tread separation. *slc
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Car leaks oil on tail pipe, causing oil to burn and smoke. *ak
- Electrical system › Horn · Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines · Tires
Transmission leaks fluid/ horn has no sound when it's hit and right front tire makes grinding noise, like metal to metal. Had taken to dealer at least 6 times. Nothing was found that could be corrected.
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Power seat belt motor failed.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
While driving vehicle the water pump broke. please describe details.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine heads cracked, causing vehicle to stall/oil leaks. *skd
- Seat belts
2 front automatic seat belts are not locking up in sudden stopping situation. tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission problem gasket leak. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The front driver's side seat belt buckle IS some times very hard to lock . tt
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
All four seat belt systems do not retract properly. tt
- Seat belts
Had to break drivers side seat belt to exit from it. tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
When turning to right, oil in engine swings over to left in oil pan; gets sucks up into tube that goes to fuel intake; starts smoking; cannot acccelerate. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Takata seat belt buckle failure
There is no summary currently available
- Hood latch failure
There is no summary currently available
- Reverse delayed engagement
There is no summary currently available
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.
- 602413Various instructions and procedures on air conditioning retrofit.
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