Subaru Gl 1988
Model Gl made in 1988 by Subaru got 22 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and seat belts.
Model 1988
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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V052000 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | from 01/01/1977 to 01/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 60000 | 06/10/1988 | MFR | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 04/05/1988 | 04/11/1988 | 571 | 210 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Omission of information specified by fmvss 210 from owner manual. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fails to meet requirements of fmvss 210 regarding childrestraint systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Adhesive backed inserts will be furnished with the correct information. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: owner manual/fmvss 210.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 11/25/1994 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle stalls/hesitates. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 3 | 10/01/1988 | ||
| Timing belts break about every 40000 miles. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||
| 10/10/1998 | 2 | 04/01/1997 | |
| This air suspension system has failed after being repaired twice. the turbo -charger unit also has failed after being repaired twice. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 11/25/1994 | 1 | ||
| Upon accelerating, a rotton egg smelloccurs followed by a burning belt smell. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/01/1995 | 1 | 03/01/1988 | |
| Front axles failed due to wear. | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| Seat belt failed to stop or lock during rollover, resulting in injuries. | |||
| Drivers seat belt may stick not retracting or extending properly. please describe details. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt failed to hold driver in position during vehicle rollover, contributing to injury. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/14/1995 | |||
| Driver seatbelt buckle locked up in latch position, after an accident seatbelt had to be cut off. tt | |||
| The front seat belts don't lock. please describe. tt | |||
| 01/01/1994 | |||
| Seat belts do not latch properly as recall states in other subaru models but manufacturer offers no assistance. tt | |||
| 03/28/1995 | 4 | ||
| Driver's side seat belt buckle failure,it became unlatched. tt | |||
| 07/01/1990 | 1 | ||
| The front passenger and driver side seat belt buckles sometimes appear to be locked, but it come loose. tt | |||
| 02/10/1995 | |||
| Driver side seat belt failure, unable to unlatch seat belt. tt | |||
| Passenger buckle fails to engage, cause unknown. please describe details. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 01/01/1994 | |||
| Driver side lap/shoulder will not retract. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 12/03/1995 | |||
| Upon pressing the pedal beeping noise occurs due to powder build up on braking system. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 11/25/1994 | 1 | ||
| Front brake rotors failed, causing vehicle to grind/squeak upon braking. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
| 07/01/1994 | 1 | 03/01/1988 | |
| Struts failed due to being worn out. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | |||
| 10/10/1998 | 2 | 04/01/1997 | |
| This air suspension system has failed after being repaired twice. the turbo -charger unit also has failed after being repaired twice. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 07/15/1995 | 5 | ||
| Sudden acceleration, causing loss of control/one accident. *skd | |||