1987 SUBARU DL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1987 SUBARU DL
The 1987 SUBARU DL has received a total of 2 safety complaints 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 Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1987 SUBARU DL
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1987 SUBARU DL, potentially affecting up to 246,962 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 89V103000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 57,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE COMPOSITION OF CERTAIN NON-GENUINE REPLACEMENT PREHEAT TUBES CAN CAUSE COMBUSTION.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: INSTALL A MODIFIED DESIGN PREHEAT TUBE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1987 SUBARU DL
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 SUBARU DL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrearspringsair Suspension System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TIME IS A KEY FACTOR, AS WELL AS PLACES THAT RUST VEHICLES SOONER THAN OTHERS. THE FAILURE IS A FUEL DAMPER AND/OR FUEL LINES AND/OR FUEL PUMP. THE CONSEQUENCES ARE SMELL OF FUEL, LEAKS, ERRATIC ENGINE, AND LEAD ON ONE OCCASION TO A LEAN CONDITION THAT FAILED A TIMING BELT. THE FUEL PUMP ALSO FAILED. IF THIS LEAK HAPPENS ON THE SUCTION SIDE OF FUEL PUMP IT IS ELUSIVE AND DANGEROUS. *NM
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILED, CAUSING A LEAK. *SD
Safety Rating for the 1987 SUBARU DL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 SUBARU DL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 SUBARU DL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 SUBARU DL
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1987 SUBARU DL.
Other Model Years of the SUBARU DL
- 1982 SUBARU DL — 0 complaints
- 1983 SUBARU DL — 0 complaints
- 1984 SUBARU DL — 0 complaints
- 1985 SUBARU DL — 0 complaints
- 1986 SUBARU DL — 1 complaint
- 1987 SUBARU DL (current)
- 1988 SUBARU DL — 11 complaints
- 1989 SUBARU DL — 3 complaints
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