1983 SUBARU GL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1983 SUBARU GL
The 1983 SUBARU GL has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, SUSPENSION:REAR. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint), Seat Beltsfrontanchorage (1 complaint), and Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1983 SUBARU GL
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1983 SUBARU GL, potentially affecting up to 327,962 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 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 1983 SUBARU GL
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1983 SUBARU GL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ENGINE FIRE, CAUSING DEATH.
FRONT SEAT BELT EX TENDERS HAVE A GAP WHERE CHILDREN CAN PUT THERE FINGERS IN AND GET CUT WHEN SEAT BELT RETURNS TO ITS REST POSITION
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED DUE TO SUN DETERIORATION. *AK
SUNVISOR CONTINUOUSLY COMES DOWN WITHOUT ASSISTANCE, CAUSING DRIVER TO HIT VISOR WHEN GETTING IN VEHICLE. (0THER VEHICLE ON 486858) *SKD
THE REAR INNER ARM ASSEMBLY FAILED ON BOTH SIDES CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL . TT VEHICLE IS INOPERABLE CURRENTLY IN CONUMER'S GARAGE, CONSUMER STATES THE PASSENGER SIDE ARM BROKE ON A GRADUAL LEFT TURN, AS CONSUMER TURNED THE WHEEL TO CORRECT THE SKID THE DRIVER SIDE ARM BROKE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN 360 DEGREE TO THE RIGHT WITH BOTH REAR WHEELS COLLAPSED UNDER THE VEHICLE.*JB
Safety Rating for the 1983 SUBARU GL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1983 SUBARU GL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1983 SUBARU GL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1983 SUBARU GL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUBARU GL
- 1980 SUBARU GL — 0 complaints
- 1981 SUBARU GL — 2 complaints
- 1982 SUBARU GL — 2 complaints
- 1983 SUBARU GL (current)
- 1984 SUBARU GL — 5 complaints
- 1985 SUBARU GL — 10 complaints
- 1986 SUBARU GL — 17 complaints
- 1987 SUBARU GL — 26 complaints
- 1988 SUBARU GL — 22 complaints
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