1992 SUBARU LOYALE
1 recalls, 51 complaints - 14 TSBs
94V052000 Mar 23, 1994
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
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 A... Read more
Consequence
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.
Complaint Statistics
51 total complaints
3 crashes 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 9 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 6 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 |
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Oct 29, 2007
Incident date: Oct 28, 2007
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... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Feb 3, 2003
Incident date: Feb 2, 2003
THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT MOTOR HAS STOP WORKING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PH
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 4, 2002
Incident date: Feb 1, 2000
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON DASHBOARD. ALSO, TRANSMISSION WENT OUT.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 4, 2002
Incident date: Feb 1, 2000
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON DASHBOARD. ALSO, TRANSMISSION WENT OUT.*AK
TIRES:BEAD
Sep 22, 2000
Incident date: Mar 1, 2000
BEAD SEPARATED FROM SIDEWALL WHILE CAR WAS PARKED. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Dec 30, 1999
Incident date: Oct 14, 1999
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
Crash
2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Oct 5, 1999
Incident date: Apr 23, 1999
NO SUMMARY.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 5, 1999
Incident date: Apr 23, 1999
NO SUMMARY.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 26, 1999
Incident date: Jun 1, 1999
NO SUMMARY.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 26, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1999
NO SUMMARY.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Jul 30, 1999
Incident date: Jun 8, 1999
SEAT BELT HARNESS STRAPS CONTINUED TO TIGHTEN AROUND CONSUMER, CUTTING THE BELT WAS NECESSARY TO RELEASE. MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Apr 12, 1999
FOUR BELTS WHICH DRIVE HEATER/FAN REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 12, 1999
TIMING BELT REPLACED TWICE. AW
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Apr 12, 1999
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Apr 12, 1999
WATER PUMP REPLACED TWICE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 12, 1999
CAM COVER REPLACED DUE TO LIFTER NOISE, ALSO OIL PUMP REPLACED TWICE DUE TO LIFTER NOISE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Apr 12, 1999
ALTERNATOR REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 12, 1999
ENGINE RESEALED.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Apr 12, 1999
A/C DRIVE BELT REPLACED.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Nov 9, 1998
Incident date: Nov 8, 1998
CENTER PIECE WHERE THE HOLD BRACKET IS LOCATED THE METAL IS VERY HOT. CONSUMER STATES THAT IS VERY UNSAFE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 22, 1998
BROKEN BELT CAUSED CAR TO ESSENTIALLY BE WITHOUT POWER, REPLACE TIMING BELT, ALTERNATOR, WATER PUMP, OIL PUMP, ANE RESEAL THE ENGINE, ALL WITHIN 100,000 MILES.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Feb 6, 1998
Incident date: Nov 18, 1997
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION , THESEAT BELT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DID NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE DRIVER, CAUSING HEAD AND CHEST INJURIES. *AK
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jul 17, 1997
HARD TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE GEAR..
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jul 17, 1997
PASSENGER DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Jul 17, 1997
FUEL PUMP NOISY.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Jul 17, 1997
FUEL GAUGE INACCURATE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Jan 7, 1997
PCV VALVE FROZE, CAUSING ENGINE TO PUMP OIL AND DAMAGE VALVE TRAIN/ROD BEARINGS.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 24, 1997
Incident date: Jun 24, 1997
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:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Jul 9, 1996
ENGINE BELT SHREDDED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO RADIATOR.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Jul 9, 1996
ENGINE BELT SHREDDED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO RADIATOR.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Jun 25, 1996
A/C BELT SHREDDED.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Dec 7, 1995
CONDENSOR COIL FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Nov 3, 1994
WATER PUMP LEAKS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Nov 3, 1994
CAM CASE SEAL LEAKS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Nov 3, 1994
VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Mar 29, 1994
TIMING BELT SHREDDED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Jan 18, 1993
PISTON PIN FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 5, 1996
Incident date: Apr 23, 1996
ABS BRAKE SFAILED, RESULTING IN A CLASH; ALSO CLOCK MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
Crash
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Dec 7, 1995
HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE TO CONDENSER COIL SHORTED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO CONDENSER COIL. *DH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Nov 3, 1994
VALVE COVER, CAM CASE, AND WATER PUMP LEAK. *DH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Nov 3, 1994
VALVE COVER, CAM CASE, AND WATER PUMP LEAK. *DH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Nov 3, 1994
VALVE COVER, CAM CASE, AND WATER PUMP LEAK. *DH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Mar 29, 1994
TIMING BELT SHREDDED ONCE, ALSO BOLT FELL OUT CAUSING DAMAGE TO OIL PUMP AND PUNCTURING TIMING BELT COVER. *DH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Jan 18, 1993
ENGINE PISTON PIN FAILED. *DH
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Apr 18, 1996
Incident date: Apr 16, 1996
DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY, HOOD SUDDENLY FLEW UP AND HIT WINDSHIELD, BLOCKED DRIVER'S VISION COMPLETELY. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 26, 1995
Incident date: Jun 26, 1995
ENGINE LEAKS CONSTANTLY OIL AND TRANSMISSION FLUID. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 26, 1995
Incident date: Jun 26, 1995
ENGINE LEAKS CONSTANTLY OIL AND TRANSMISSION FLUID. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 29, 1995
Incident date: Nov 1, 1994
REAR RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER SEAT BELT DOES NOT STAY FASTENED. TT
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Feb 8, 1995
Incident date: Feb 5, 1995
HOOD FLEW OPEN, AND OBSTRUCTED VISIBILITY. TT
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Feb 3, 1995
Incident date: Jan 3, 1995
VEHICLE LOSES CONTROL WHEN MAKING SUDDEN TURNS. *SKD
Showing 50 of 51 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1992 SUBARU LOYALE
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 24.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 29.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 SUBARU LOYALE
14 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 9 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
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110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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350000 EQUIPMENT
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01-167-08R
Aug 23, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
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15-192-22R
Mar 18, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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01-167-08R
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350000 EQUIPMENT
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060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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09-51-08R
Jun 7, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
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14-22-16R
Feb 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
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Apr 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
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May 21, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
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14-22-16R
May 6, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
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106896R
Aug 15, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
VARIOUS INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCEDURES ON AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT. *YC
SUBARU LOYALE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the SUBARU LOYALE across all model years (1989, 1993).
9
Total Recalls
107
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
9
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths