1986 SUBARU XT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1986 SUBARU XT
The 1986 SUBARU XT has received a total of 3 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 Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch (1 complaint), Interior Lighting (1 complaint), and Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1986 SUBARU XT
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1986 SUBARU XT, potentially affecting up to 189,962 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 →Owner Complaints for the 1986 SUBARU XT
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1986 SUBARU XT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL IS VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO READ DURING DAYLIGHT.
HEALIGHT SWITCH FAILED TWICE. *AK
THE OWNER HAS REPLACED THE DASHBOARD SWITCH TWICE BECAUSE IT NO LONGER OPERATES. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1986 SUBARU XT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1986 SUBARU XT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1986 SUBARU XT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1986 SUBARU XT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUBARU XT
- 1985 SUBARU XT — 0 complaints
- 1986 SUBARU XT (current)
- 1987 SUBARU XT — 1 complaint
- 1988 SUBARU XT — 2 complaints
- 1989 SUBARU XT — 2 complaints
- 1990 SUBARU XT — 0 complaints
- 1991 SUBARU XT — 1 complaint
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- SUBARU OUTBACK — 12,068 total complaints
- SUBARU FORESTER — 8,432 total complaints
- SUBARU LEGACY — 4,117 total complaints
- SUBARU IMPREZA — 3,406 total complaints
- SUBARU CROSSTREK — 1,431 total complaints
- SUBARU ASCENT — 1,230 total complaints
- SUBARU WRX — 1,207 total complaints
- SUBARU SVX — 373 total complaints