1992 Subaru Loyale: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 23 owner complaints on record; most reports concern seat belts; the 1990 and 1991 and 1993 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 1994
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Tires · Oct 2007
“The automatic seat belt motor has stop working. Please provide any additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem. Ph”Owner report · Seat Belts · Feb 2003
“While traveling on highway and without prior warning engine check light came on dashboard. Also, transmission went out.*ak”Owner report · Power Train · Feb 2000
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“Vehicle was involved in an accident at approximately 20-25 mph. Upon impact, both front seat belts failed to lock into place. Both driver & passenger side seat belts sustained minor injuries. *ak *yc”Owner report · Seat Belts · Oct 1999
“Vehicle was involved in a collision , theseat belt on the drivers side did not properly restrain the driver, causing head and chest injuries. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Nov 1997
“Driving vehicle at 30 mph was exiting freeway when vehicle started shaking & vibrating; lost control of vehicle; put hazards on & pulled over; called & had vehicle towed to shrever's auto; informed it was front axle that broke. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 1997
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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 CAN BURN THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF THE TRANSMISSION, CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION TO SEIZE AND THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A SUDDEN STOP.
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1992 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1992 Subaru Loyale reliable?
NHTSA has 23 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1992 Subaru Loyale. The most complained-about area is seat belts.
Does the 1992 Subaru Loyale have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning power train:manual transmission. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.