Subaru Loyale 1990
Model Loyale made in 1990 by Subaru got 17 consumer complains, 4 investigations there are 4 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to communications, engine and engine cooling and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment. The car had some investigations: fuel system, other, power train and structure. There were some recalls concerningpower train, seat belts. The car has one 1.8l engine.
Model 1990
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 22/24/23 | 24/31/27 | Regular | $ 685 | 4 | 890201 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/26/25 | 27/33/30 | Regular | $ 630 | 4 | 890201 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/32/28 | 28/41/33 | Regular | $ 562 | 4 | 890201 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 20/26/22 | 22/33/26 | Regular | $ 717 | 4 | 890201 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 22/24/23 | 24/31/27 | Regular | $ 685 | 7 | 890201 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/26/25 | 27/33/29 | Regular | $ 630 | 7 | 890201 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/30/28 | 28/39/32 | Regular | $ 562 | 7 | 890201 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 20/26/22 | 22/33/26 | Regular | $ 717 | 7 | 890201 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 4WD | 22/23/22 | 25/29/26 | Regular | $ 717 | 18 | 890201 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 24/29/26 | 27/37/30 | Regular | $ 606 | 18 | 890201 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 4WD | 22/23/23 | 25/29/27 | Regular | $ 685 | 18 | 890201 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 24/29/26 | 27/37/30 | Regular | $ 606 | 18 | 890201 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V091000 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | from 08/01/1989 to 03/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 19763 | 06/06/1991 | ODI | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 06/11/1991 | 06/21/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Transmission shift linkage may be incorrectly adjusted and would not be engaged in a full park position when placed in park. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Repair the transmission park mechanism. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: transmission park mechanism.vehicle description: cars including front and four-wheel drive vehicles equippedwith the 3at automatic transmission. | |||||||||||||||
| 91V082000 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | from 12/01/1988 to 05/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 76000 | 07/05/1991 | ODI | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 05/30/1991 | 05/31/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Under certain load conditions, the park gear may not disengage immediately when the transmission lever is moved from park to reverse. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Delayed release of transmission from park causes delayedand possibly abrupt vehicle movement that could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a modified parking brake pawl to prevent delayed release into reverse gear. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: transmission park gear.vehicle description: passenger cars with electronically controlled automatictransmissions (4eat). | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V052000 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 31295 | 06/24/1994 | MFR | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 03/23/1994 | 03/31/1994 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 leakage. the lack of lubrication can burn the internal components of the transmission, cause the transmission to seize and the vehicle to come to a sudden stop. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: powertrain; transmission; 5 speed.vehicle description: xt-6 and legacy all-wheel drive 5-speed manual transmissions and loyale equipped with an on-demand 4 wheel drive 5-speed transmissions; registered in the following states: ak, ct, de, il, in, ia, me, md, ma, mi, mn, nh, nj, ny, oh, pa, ri, vt, wi.note: if your equipment is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact subaru service at 1-800-782-2783. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V103006 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 100825 | 01/01/1996 | ODI | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 05/24/1995 | 05/24/1995 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation. dl, gl and loyale models involve only 3-door coupes, other models in these series are not involved.note: the manufacturer has not supplied the model vehicles included in this campaign.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 106896R | 08/15/1998 | 602413 | Various instructions and procedures on air conditioning retrofit. *yc | 11/03/1998 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | ||||||
| EA95008 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 03/10/1995 | 08/02/1995 | TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE | 95V103006 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||
| PE91039 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 01/23/1991 | 05/30/1991 | REVERSE DELAYED ENGAGEMENT | 91V091000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE91039 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 01/23/1991 | 05/30/1991 | REVERSE DELAYED ENGAGEMENT | 91V082000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| PE94051 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 06/29/1994 | 10/31/1994 | HOOD LATCH FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/24/1999 | |||
| 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. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 05/06/1993 | |||
| While driving vehicle the water pump broke. please describe details.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/01/1993 | |||
| Transmission problem gasket leak. tt | |||
| 10/01/1990 | 2 | ||
| 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 | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 07/01/1997 | 07/01/1997 | ||
| Car leaks oil on tail pipe, causing oil to burn and smoke. *ak | |||
| 05/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Engine heads cracked, causing vehicle to stall/oil leaks. *skd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/01/1993 | |||
| Transmission problem gasket leak. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 03/24/1999 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 03/01/1995 | 2 | ||
| 2 front automatic seat belts are not locking up in sudden stopping situation. tt | |||
| 02/23/1995 | 1 | ||
| Had to break drivers side seat belt to exit from it. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | 11/01/1994 | |
| Power seat belt motor failed. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| The front driver's side seat belt buckle is some times very hard to lock . tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 06/04/1991 | 1 | ||
| All four seat belt systems do not retract properly. tt | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 03/24/1999 | |||
| 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. | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 01/12/2000 | 2 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 09/05/2000 | 1 | ||
| Firestone tire (p185 70 r13) experienced tread separation. *slc | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 09/06/1994 | 1 | ||
| Sudden acceleration, resulting in an accident. *ak | |||