1992 Subaru Loyale
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1992 Subaru Loyale. Newest first.
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.
Owner complaints
23 complaints3 involved a crash3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires › Sidewall
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 subaru loyale. the spare tire was a nokian nordman (na), size 165/80r1383q (na) mud and snow tire. the spare tire was in the trunk of the vehicle and it had 21 bulges, three inches in height in the sidewall. the tire was not taken to a mechanic and had not been replaced. the current and failure mileages were 200,000.
- Seat belts
The automatic seat belt motor has stop working. please provide any additional information. Dealer IS aware of the problem. ph
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Unknown or other
While traveling on highway and without prior warning engine check light came on dashboard. also, transmission went out.*ak
- Tires › Bead
Bead separated from sidewall while car was parked. *ak( dot number: )
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Vehicle was involved in an accident at approximately 20-25 mph. Upon impact, both front seat belts failed to lock into place. Both driver & passenger side seat belts sustained minor injuries. *ak *yc
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
No summary.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
No summary.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
No summary.
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Seat belt harness straps continued to tighten around consumer, cutting the belt was necessary to release. Mjs
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Water pump replaced twice.
- Structure › Frame and members
Center piece where the hold bracket IS located the metal IS very hot. consumer states that IS very unsafe. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Vehicle was involved in a collision , theseat belt on the drivers side did not properly restrain the driver, causing head and chest injuries. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve) · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump · Fuel system, other · Power train › Manual transmission · Structure › Body › Door
Pcv valve froze, causing engine to pump oil and damage valve train/rod bearings.
- Power train › Axle assembly
Driving vehicle at 30 mph was exiting freeway when vehicle started shaking & vibrating; lost control of vehicle; put hazards on & pulled over; called & had vehicle towed to shrever's auto; informed it was front axle that broke. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Water pump leaks.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS brake sfailed, resulting in a clash; also clock malfunctioned. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Valve cover, cam case, and water pump leak. *Dh
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Driving on the expressway, hood suddenly flew up and hit windshield, blocked driver's vision completely. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Power train › Automatic transmission
Engine leaks constantly oil and transmission fluid. Please describe. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Rear right side passenger seat belt does not stay fastened. tt
- Structure › Body › Hood
Hood flew open, and obstructed visibility. tt
- Suspension › Front
Vehicle loses control when making sudden turns. *skd
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine locked up and the engine lost power and stopped running. 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.
- 602413Various instructions and procedures on air conditioning retrofit.
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