Subaru Loyale 1991
Model Loyale made in 1991 by Subaru got 16 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and latches/locks/linkages. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment. The car had some investigations: fuel system, other, structure. There was one recall concerning power train . The car has one 1.8l engine.
Model 1991
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/26/25 | 27/33/29 | Regular | $ 750 | 4 | 900806 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/32/28 | 28/41/33 | Regular | $ 669 | 4 | 900806 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/26/25 | 27/33/29 | Regular | $ 750 | 7 | 900806 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/30/28 | 28/39/32 | Regular | $ 669 | 7 | 900806 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 4WD | 22/22/22 | 25/29/26 | Regular | $ 853 | 18 | 900805 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 24/29/26 | 27/37/30 | Regular | $ 722 | 18 | 900805 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 4WD | 22/23/23 | 25/30/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 18 | 900805 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 24/29/26 | 27/37/31 | Regular | $ 722 | 18 | 900805 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 0 | |||
| 2 front automatic seatbelts don't retract/ automatic windows all 4 won't come down/ rear back up lights do not come on, and 4 -wheel drive does not work. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 02/02/1999 | |||
| When driving at any speed vehicle jerks and vibrates. also, engine head gasket had a leakage. consumer put the vehicle in repair shop for repairs, but problem has returned. vehicle has been in repair shop four times, and dealer can't determine the cause of the problem. *ak | |||
| 2 | 09/01/1994 | ||
| Oil leak from the seal at the timing belt. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 01/01/1992 | 63 | 01/01/1991 | |
| Exhaust failure details: very soon after we purchased this vehicle, we discovered that whenever we took a cloverleaf-type offramp which required a quick decceleration and then a quick acceleration, a thick black cloud of smoke would come out of the exhaust pipe. the only way i found to correct this problem was to put the car into neutral, if distance allowed, and allow the car to decompress before accelerating. a very little percentage of my driving involves this type of offramp, and estimates i requested for this repair ranged close to $1000.00. my husband once heard a man call into an auto-repair radio station interview with the identical problem in his subaru loyale wagon. my axle problem has been a real nuisance. i never do any off-road driving, only regular city driving, and i have had to replace the axle three times, and have now been told that the axle needs to be replaced again, and the car is not safe to drive. i think this is an unreasonable occurrence for regular city driving after only 140,000 miles. *ak | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||
| 08/30/2001 | 1 | ||
| The hood came unlatched and was folded back against the windshield by the wind while the consumer was driving. (ohio traffic crash report) *yh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/20/2006 | 135000 | 1 | 01/01/2005 |
| Tl* - on a cold day while trying to drive in reverse the would not engage in the reverse gear. the contact waited for the vehicle to warm up, and was able to drive for sometime, until the transmission suddenly failed , causing the vehicle to slow down and eventually come to a complete stop. the contact has the vehicle at speedy transmission where they will rebuild the transmission. the contact feltthat vehicle should be covered under nhtsa recallcampaign 94v052000.*ak | |||
| 07/01/1998 | |||
| While driving the vehicle at highway speeds, the automatic transmission malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to slow down suddenly, and almost caused an accident. dealer put 4 rebuilt transmissions, and problem is still occurring. cause unknown. please provide further details. | |||
| Transmission has been replaced four times, just stops completely. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 0 | |||
| 2 front automatic seatbelts don't retract/ automatic windows all 4 won't come down/ rear back up lights do not come on, and 4 -wheel drive does not work. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/21/1996 | 5 | ||
| Transmission replaced 5 times. | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 0 | |||
| 2 front automatic seatbelts don't retract/ automatic windows all 4 won't come down/ rear back up lights do not come on, and 4 -wheel drive does not work. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 04/01/1996 | |||
| The drivers and front passenger shoulder belts did not restrain the occupants in an accident causing further injury. please describe. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 02/02/1999 | |||
| When driving at any speed vehicle jerks and vibrates. also, engine head gasket had a leakage. consumer put the vehicle in repair shop for repairs, but problem has returned. vehicle has been in repair shop four times, and dealer can't determine the cause of the problem. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| Upon starting engine races up to 3000 rpm's for appox. 10 minutes before it settles down, dealer's made several attempts to correct, was told to live with it. | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 0 | |||
| 2 front automatic seatbelts don't retract/ automatic windows all 4 won't come down/ rear back up lights do not come on, and 4 -wheel drive does not work. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA | DORAVILLE | SPEEDY TRANSMISSION |