Subaru Gl 1986
Model Gl made in 1986 by Subaru got 17 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and seat belts. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and suspension.
Model 1986
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 05E065000 | SPX FILTRAN | E (Equipment) | 42962 | 09/27/2005 | MFR | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 10/05/2005 | 10/06/2005 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 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 Summary | In the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire can occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V086000 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | from 08/01/1979 to 07/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 285000 | 10/05/1990 | ODI | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 05/07/1990 | 05/23/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Continuous exposure to road salt could cause corrosion of rear suspension components, especially the inner arms. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The corrosion could affect the operation and control of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Rust proof or replace rear suspension, as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: rear suspension.vehicle description: front wheel drive passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| 92V001000 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | to 11/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 147000 | 03/10/1992 | ODI | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 12/02/1992 | 01/17/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The inner arms of the rear suspension are subject to corrosion in areas where road salt is used heavily in winter. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Operation and control of the vehicle can be adverselyaffected by corrosion of the inner control arms. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Rustproof or replace the inner control arms as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: rear suspension.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: subaru of america has informed nhtsa that the parts necessary to repairthese cars will not be available until march 1992. if you have an urgentproblem, call the subaru toll free phone number 1-800-subaru-3 (1-800-782-2783). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 02/14/1996 | 4 | ||
| Head gaskets leak, causing engine to overheat. *sd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 03/21/1992 | |||
| The vehicle was in motion and the vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/15/1995 | 5 | ||
| Rear seat buckles failed prior to recall. *skd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 03/31/1995 | 25 | ||
| Left rear seat belts don't work, won't retract. tt | |||
| 02/13/1995 | 1 | ||
| The two window rear seat belt retractor will not let the belt come out. tt | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 05/21/1995 | |||
| The bolt that holds the driver side seat has cracked from the anchor. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 1 | 03/09/1993 | |
| Front frame rail is corroded, has two holes in it. tt consumer found this failure when having front end of vehicle aligned, the company refused to perform an alignment because the failure prevented them from putting vehicle on a lift, vehicle was involved with recalls 90v086 and 92v001 and feels the same thing that happened in the recalls has happened with the frame rail. while driving, the bolt that holds the control arm broke. while driving, the right rear wheel broke. *slc | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 08/26/2006 | 160000 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 mph, a sound of rust ripping was heard, resulting in a slight loss of vehicle control. upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact noted that the rear subframe had cracked on both sides of the vehicle. the rear wheels were also bowed in at the top, causing them to touch the springs, rendering the vehicle undriveable. the vehicle was not taken in for service. | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 1 | 03/09/1993 | |
| Front frame rail is corroded, has two holes in it. tt consumer found this failure when having front end of vehicle aligned, the company refused to perform an alignment because the failure prevented them from putting vehicle on a lift, vehicle was involved with recalls 90v086 and 92v001 and feels the same thing that happened in the recalls has happened with the frame rail. while driving, the bolt that holds the control arm broke. while driving, the right rear wheel broke. *slc | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||
| Driving at approximately 30 mph defective control arm fell off, causing the right and left rear wheel to come off without warning. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 1 | 03/09/1993 | |
| Front frame rail is corroded, has two holes in it. tt consumer found this failure when having front end of vehicle aligned, the company refused to perform an alignment because the failure prevented them from putting vehicle on a lift, vehicle was involved with recalls 90v086 and 92v001 and feels the same thing that happened in the recalls has happened with the frame rail. while driving, the bolt that holds the control arm broke. while driving, the right rear wheel broke. *slc | |||
| 01/06/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rust hole on inner control arm next to wheel bearing/shock spring mount. *skd | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 06/28/1994 | 8 | ||
| Right/rear trailing arm cracked after recall repairs, causing tire to lean inward. *aw | |||
| 04/09/1995 | |||
| Rear inner arms corroded, involved in initial recall for corroded inner arms. tt | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 11/26/1996 | 1 | ||
| Left front tire broke off, causing damage to undercarriage. (ohio state police report) | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 06/06/1995 | 1 | ||
| Put vehicle in drive, it accelerated and crashed. tt | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 1 | 03/09/1993 | |
| Front frame rail is corroded, has two holes in it. tt consumer found this failure when having front end of vehicle aligned, the company refused to perform an alignment because the failure prevented them from putting vehicle on a lift, vehicle was involved with recalls 90v086 and 92v001 and feels the same thing that happened in the recalls has happened with the frame rail. while driving, the bolt that holds the control arm broke. while driving, the right rear wheel broke. *slc | |||