1988 SUBARU DL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
11
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1988 SUBARU DL
The 1988 SUBARU DL has received a total of 11 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, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, SEAT BELTS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1988 SUBARU DL
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1988 SUBARU DL, potentially affecting up to 203,787 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 95V103006 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 100,825 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 88V052000 — SEAT BELTS
| 60,000 vehicles affected
Defect: OMISSION OF INFORMATION SPECIFIED BY FMVSS 210 FROM OWNER MANUAL.
Consequence: FAILS TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210 REGARDING CHILDRESTRAINT SYSTEMS.
Remedy: ADHESIVE BACKED INSERTS WILL BE FURNISHED WITH THE CORRECT INFORMATION.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1988 SUBARU DL
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 SUBARU DL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON THE RIGHT FRONT BUMBER. DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT DIDN'T HOLD, RESULTING IN DRIVER SUSTAININ SERIOUS INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
THE ENGINE REVED HIGH WHEN THE DRIVER PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR. THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL DUE TO THE ACCELERATOR STICKING AND THE DRIVER STRUCK A PEDESTRIAN AND OTHER VEHICLES. *YH
VEHICLE HARD TO START IN COLD OR WET WEATHER.
REPLACED WATER PUMP
REPLACED TIMING BELT.
View all Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1988 SUBARU DL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 SUBARU DL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 SUBARU DL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 SUBARU DL
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1988 SUBARU DL.
Other Model Years of the SUBARU DL
- 1983 SUBARU DL — 0 complaints
- 1984 SUBARU DL — 0 complaints
- 1985 SUBARU DL — 0 complaints
- 1986 SUBARU DL — 1 complaint
- 1987 SUBARU DL — 2 complaints
- 1988 SUBARU DL (current)
- 1989 SUBARU DL — 3 complaints
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