1986 SUBARU DL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1986 SUBARU DL
The 1986 SUBARU DL has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, SUSPENSION:REAR. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1986 SUBARU DL
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1986 SUBARU DL, potentially affecting up to 474,962 vehicles.
Recall 05E065000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 42,962 vehicles affected
Defect: 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....
Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 92V001000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 147,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE INNER ARMS OF THE REAR SUSPENSION ARE SUBJECT TO CORROSION IN AREAS WHERE ROAD SALT IS USED HEAVILY IN WINTER.
Consequence: OPERATION AND CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE CAN BE ADVERSELYAFFECTED BY CORROSION OF THE INNER CONTROL ARMS.
Remedy: RUSTPROOF OR REPLACE THE INNER CONTROL ARMS AS NECESSARY.
View full details →Recall 90V086000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 285,000 vehicles affected
Defect: CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALT COULD CAUSE CORROSION OF REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, ESPECIALLY THE INNER ARMS.
Consequence: THE CORROSION COULD AFFECT THE OPERATION AND CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: RUST PROOF OR REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION, AS NECESSARY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1986 SUBARU DL
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1986 SUBARU DL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ENGINE COMPARMENT FIRE, UNDER THE HOOD, ELECTRICAL SHORT. TT
Safety Rating for the 1986 SUBARU DL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1986 SUBARU DL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1986 SUBARU DL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1986 SUBARU DL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUBARU DL
- 1981 SUBARU DL — 0 complaints
- 1982 SUBARU DL — 0 complaints
- 1983 SUBARU DL — 0 complaints
- 1984 SUBARU DL — 0 complaints
- 1985 SUBARU DL — 0 complaints
- 1986 SUBARU DL (current)
- 1987 SUBARU DL — 2 complaints
- 1988 SUBARU DL — 11 complaints
- 1989 SUBARU DL — 3 complaints
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- SUBARU ASCENT — 1,230 total complaints
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