1993 Subaru Loyale: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 13 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine and engine cooling.
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 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Vehicle was involved in a 20-25 mph frontal collision in which the driver and passenger air bags did not deploy . Please give any further details. Nlm”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2002
“While driving at 65 mph the hood flew open, safety latch was stuck due to corrosion. Dealer not aware of the problem. Problems still occurs. Provide further information. *ak”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Jul 1999
“The nut worked loose off of the oil pump gear. The gear walked foward,eating thrugh the timing cover,finally wiping out the timing assembly. Final result - the engine lost oil pressure and the engine continued to run,causing the engine to seize in traffic.engine was a loss. This all could of been avoided if a lock nut was used to hold the oil pump gear in place. A 5 cent nut cost me $3000.and placed my family in danger. Sad,sad,sad!”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 1999
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“This car has died on three occasions with no warning, and with one incident occuring on the interstate at 60+ mph. Dealer has been unable to diagnose the problem after multiple attempts. My concern is safety - this fortunately has so far not resulted in any injury. The dealer has not reported this to manufacturer - said that it wasn't a warrany problem because they couldn't find the "problem". *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 1997
“Driving vehicle at speed 30 mph, going over uneven pavement hwy, 5 speed, 4 wheel drive kick in causing a loss of control of vehicle, impact 12:00. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 1995
“Fuel injection system failed during cold or humid weather, causing vehicle to lose power. Also eletrical system and power windows failed.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - 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 1993 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 1993 Subaru Loyale reliable?
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1993 Subaru Loyale. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling.
Does the 1993 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.