1988 SUBARU DL

3 recalls, 11 complaints - 13 TSBs

05E065000 Oct 5, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
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 TUR... Read more
Consequence
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.
42,962 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SPX FILTRAN
95V103006 May 24, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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 SUR... Read more
100,825 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
88V052000 Apr 5, 1988
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
OMISSION OF INFORMATION SPECIFIED BY FMVSS 210 FROM OWNER MANUAL.
Consequence
FAILS TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210 REGARDING CHILDRESTRAINT SYSTEMS.
Remedy
ADHESIVE BACKED INSERTS WILL BE FURNISHED WITH THE CORRECT INFORMATION.
60,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

11 total complaints 2 crashes 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY1
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY1
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
SEAT BELTS Aug 27, 2002
Incident date: Jun 16, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON THE RIGHT FRONT BUMBER. DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT DIDN'T HOLD, RESULTING IN DRIVER SUSTAININ SERIOUS INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Crash 1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Nov 8, 2000
THE ENGINE REVED HIGH WHEN THE DRIVER PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR. THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL DUE TO THE ACCELERATOR STICKING AND THE DRIVER STRUCK A PEDESTRIAN AND OTHER VEHICLES. *YH
Crash 1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Mar 5, 1998
Incident date: Oct 1, 1997
VEHICLE HARD TO START IN COLD OR WET WEATHER.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Nov 2, 1995
Incident date: Sep 16, 1995
REPLACED CLUTCH ASSEMBLY.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Nov 2, 1995
Incident date: Sep 16, 1995
REPLACED E AXLES.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Nov 2, 1995
Incident date: Sep 16, 1995
REPLACED TIMING BELT.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Nov 2, 1995
Incident date: Sep 16, 1995
REPLACED WATER PUMP
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM Nov 2, 1995
Incident date: Sep 16, 1995
INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS ENCRUSTED WITH COOLANT, CAUSING CARBURETOR LEAK. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL Nov 2, 1995
Incident date: Sep 16, 1995
REPLACED OXYGEN SENSOR.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT Nov 2, 1995
Incident date: Sep 16, 1995
REPLACED 5 CV BOOTS.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY May 23, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1994
SEAT BELT BUCKLE APPEAR TO BE FASTEN, BUT MOST OF THE TIME IT COMES UNFASTENED. TT

Technical Service Bulletins, 1988 SUBARU DL

13 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT9
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
15-302-22 Aug 23, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
15-302-22 Aug 23, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
01-167-08R Aug 23, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
15-192-22R Mar 18, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This 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).
01-167-08R Jun 17, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models
01-167-08R Jun 17, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models
09-51-08R Jun 7, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin is to advise of SOAa??s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
09-51-08R Jun 7, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin is to advise of SOAa??s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
14-22-16R Feb 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
To 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.
14-22-16R Aug 4, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.
01-181-20 Apr 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
Subaru Tech Tips May 21, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.
14-22-16R May 6, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
To 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.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, SUBARU DL

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP96010 Opened: Jul 2, 1996 , Closed: Oct 24, 1996
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1988
SEAT BELT FAILURE
THE AGENCY WAS PETITIONED TO INVESTIGATED WHETHER THE DRIVER SEAT BELT ON THE 1988 MODEL YEAR SUBARU DL STATION WAGON IS DEFECTIVE. THE PETITIONER ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROLLOVER CRASH, THE SEAT BELT DID NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINT HIM FROM HITTING HIS HEAD ON THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE.
PE90055 Opened: Mar 12, 1990 , Closed: May 14, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1980
TRAILING ARM CORROSION
There is no summary currently available
PE89122 Opened: May 18, 1989 , Closed: Jun 29, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
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DP85023 Opened: May 10, 1985 , Closed: May 30, 1985
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1974
EXCESSIVE RUSTING OF MACPHERSON STRUT FR
EXCESSIVE RUSTING OF MACPHERSON STRUT FRONT SUSPENSION TOWER

SUBARU DL - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SUBARU DL across all model years (1980, 1989).

20 Total Recalls
17 Total Complaints
4 Investigations
2 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

SUBARU DL - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1989 1 3 View
1988 (current) 3 11
1987 3 2 View
1986 3 1 View
1985 3 0 View
1984 2 0 View
1983 2 0 View
1982 1 0 View
1981 1 0 View
1980 1 0 View

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