Subaru Xt 1990

Model Xt made in 1990 by Subaru got 2 investigations as well as 2 recalls. The car had one investigation (power train). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and power train. The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.8l and 2.7l.

Model 1990

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 1.8L) 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD23/29/2525/37/30Regular$ 6303890821
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD25/31/2828/40/32Regular$ 5623890821
( 2.7L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD20/28/2322/36/27Regular$ 6853890821
( 1.8L) 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gears4WD22/28/2525/36/29Regular$ 6303890821
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 5 gears4WD24/29/2627/38/31Regular$ 6063890821
( 2.7L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gears4WD19/25/2121/32/25Regular$ 7503890821
( 2.7L) 6Manual, 5 gears4WD18/25/2120/32/24Regular$ 7503890821

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
05E065000SPX FILTRAN E (Equipment)4296209/27/2005MFRSUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.10/05/200510/06/2005
Defect SummaryCertain 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 turbo engines. these filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 90-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f300-s2, sold as replacement filters for 19983-1994 subaru vehicles with efi or turbo engines. these filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. fuel may leak from the filter due to non-conforming brazing welds where the inlet tube is connected to the filter can.
Consequence SummaryIn the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire can occur.
Corrective SummarySpx 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.
NotesCustomers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty:1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
91V082000SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.from 12/01/1988 to 05/01/1990V (Vehicle)7600007/05/1991ODISUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.05/30/199105/31/1991
Defect SummaryUnder certain load conditions, the park gear may not disengage immediately when the transmission lever is moved from park to reverse.
Consequence SummaryDelayed release of transmission from park causes delayedand possibly abrupt vehicle movement that could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.
Corrective SummaryInstall a modified parking brake pawl to prevent delayed release into reverse gear.
NotesSystem: transmission park gear.vehicle description: passenger cars with electronically controlled automatictransmissions (4eat).

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PE91039SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.01/23/199105/30/1991REVERSE DELAYED ENGAGEMENT91V091000
 There is no summary currently available
PE91039SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.01/23/199105/30/1991REVERSE DELAYED ENGAGEMENT91V082000
 There is no summary currently available