1992 SUBARU LOYALE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
51
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1992 SUBARU LOYALE
The 1992 SUBARU LOYALE has received a total of 51 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (9 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (6 complaints), and Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 1992 SUBARU LOYALE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1992 SUBARU LOYALE, potentially affecting up to 31,295 vehicles.
Recall 94V052000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
| 31,295 vehicles affected
Defect: WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN CONTINUOUSLY UNDER EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES (-22 DEGREES F.) AND HIGH HUMIDITY WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE TRANSMISSION BREATHING (AIR) VENT CAN BE BLOCKED DUE TO MOISTURE FREEZING AT THE OIL LEVEL GAUGE. IF THIS OCCURS, PRESSURE INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION CASE WILL INCREASE AND PUSH OUT THE REAR OIL SEAL, CAUSING TRANSMISSION OIL LEAKAGE. THE LACK OF LUBRICATION...
Consequence: SUDDEN STOPS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CAN CAUSE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS TO BE THROWN AROUND THE VEHICLE AND CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE OIL GAUGE PIPE AND MODIFY THE OIL LEVEL GAUGE (DIPSTICK) OR REPLACE IT, DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF DIPSTICK IN THE VEHICLE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1992 SUBARU LOYALE
51 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 SUBARU LOYALE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 SUBARU LOYALE. THE SPARE TIRE WAS A NOKIAN NORDMAN (NA), SIZE 165/80R1383Q (NA) MUD AND SNOW TIRE. THE SPARE TIRE WAS IN THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE AND IT HAD 21 BULGES, THREE INCHES IN HEIGHT IN THE SIDEWALL. THE TIRE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND HAD NOT BEEN REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 200,000.
THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT MOTOR HAS STOP WORKING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PH
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON DASHBOARD. ALSO, TRANSMISSION WENT OUT.*AK
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON DASHBOARD. ALSO, TRANSMISSION WENT OUT.*AK
BEAD SEPARATED FROM SIDEWALL WHILE CAR WAS PARKED. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )
Safety Rating for the 1992 SUBARU LOYALE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 SUBARU LOYALE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 SUBARU LOYALE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 SUBARU LOYALE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUBARU LOYALE
- 1989 SUBARU LOYALE — 4 complaints
- 1990 SUBARU LOYALE — 16 complaints
- 1991 SUBARU LOYALE — 19 complaints
- 1992 SUBARU LOYALE (current)
- 1993 SUBARU LOYALE — 16 complaints
- 1994 SUBARU LOYALE — 1 complaint
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