1989 SUBARU XT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 SUBARU XT
The 1989 SUBARU XT has received a total of 2 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, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Subaru of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1989 SUBARU XT
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1989 SUBARU XT, potentially affecting up to 118,962 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 91V082000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 76,000 vehicles affected
Defect: UNDER CERTAIN LOAD CONDITIONS, THE PARK GEAR MAY NOT DISENGAGE IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION LEVER IS MOVED FROM PARK TO REVERSE.
Consequence: DELAYED RELEASE OF TRANSMISSION FROM PARK CAUSES DELAYEDAND POSSIBLY ABRUPT VEHICLE MOVEMENT THAT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSTALL A MODIFIED PARKING BRAKE PAWL TO PREVENT DELAYED RELEASE INTO REVERSE GEAR.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1989 SUBARU XT
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 SUBARU XT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THERE IS OIL LEAKING SLOWING FROM THE DRAIN PLUG AREA. NO MATTER HOW TIGHT CONSUMER TIGHTENS IT THERE IS STILL A SLOW LEAK. CONSUMER FEELS THIS MAY CAUSE A FIRE. *AK *TT
DRIVERSIDE MOTORIZED SEATBELT HARNESS PREMATURELY LOCKS UP WHEN EXITING FROM VEHICLE CAUSING BELT TO GRAB DRIVER'S NECK. TT
Safety Rating for the 1989 SUBARU XT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 SUBARU XT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 SUBARU XT
Subaru of America, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1989 SUBARU XT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
09-51-08R — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin is to advise of SOAâs revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 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 — 3 complaints
- 1987 SUBARU XT — 1 complaint
- 1988 SUBARU XT — 2 complaints
- 1989 SUBARU XT (current)
- 1990 SUBARU XT — 0 complaints
- 1991 SUBARU XT — 1 complaint
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