1989 SUBARU GL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 SUBARU GL
The 1989 SUBARU GL has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (3 complaints), Vehicle Speed Control (2 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1989 SUBARU GL
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1989 SUBARU GL, potentially affecting up to 42,962 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 →Owner Complaints for the 1989 SUBARU GL
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 SUBARU GL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
BRAKES WERE REPLACED AT ~100,000 MILES. BOTH FRONT ROTORS AND PADS AS WELL AS REAR DRUMS AND SHOES. ALL DONE BY SUBARU DEALER IN SPING OF 98. AS OF SPRING OF 01 AND LESS THAN 12,000 MILES LATER THE BRAKES HAVE SELF DESTRUCTED DO TO RUST. NEVER HAVE WE HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR BEFORE. ONLY SINCE RECENT YEAR SUBARU BRAKE ASSEMBLIES HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. SUBARU IS NOT STANDING BEHIND THIS. WILL HAVE THIS JOB DONE AT AN INDEPENDENT SHOP THAT WILL STAND BEHIND THEIR BRAKES.*AK
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LINKAGE LOCK OUT FAILED. (THAT IS THE COMPONENT THAT PREVENTS SHIFTING FROM NUETRAL TO REVERSE FAILD AND THE CAR WENT INTO REVERSE FROM NUETRAL.
FAILURE ON THE TRANSMISSION WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PUT IN REVERSE THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELEARATED CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *AK
FRONT LAP/SHOULDER BELT WILL NOT RETRACT ON PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE. TT *JB
THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WHEN LATCHED THE BUCKLE CAME LOOSE . TT
Safety Rating for the 1989 SUBARU GL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 SUBARU GL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 SUBARU GL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 SUBARU GL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUBARU GL
- 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
- 1989 SUBARU GL (current)
- 1993 SUBARU GL — 1 complaint
- 1994 SUBARU GL — 0 complaints
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