MYRModel Year Report

1989 Subaru GL

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1989 Subaru GL
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:58:13.721Z

Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
9

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1989

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1983 1984: 4 complaints 1985: 7 complaints 1985 1986: 14 complaints 1987: 17 complaints 1987 1988: 17 complaints 1989: 9 complaints 1989 9 1993: 1 complaint
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 5 complaints 1983 1984: 4 complaints 1984 1985: 7 complaints 1985 1986: 14 complaints 1986 1987: 17 complaints 1987 1988: 17 complaints 1988 1989: 9 complaints 1989 9 1993: 1 complaint 1993
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 5 complaints 1983 1984: 4 complaints 1984 1985: 7 complaints 1985 1986: 14 complaints 1986 1987: 17 complaints 1987 1988: 17 complaints 1988 1989: 9 complaints 1989 9 1993: 1 complaint 1993

1989: 9 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19812
19822
19835
19844
19857
198614
198717
198817
19899
19931

Known problem areas

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

5 of 9 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly and retractor.

Show complaint excerpts

Driver seat belt is inoperative and the passenger side latches sometimes. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-27

Vehicle speed control

2 of 9 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Failure on the transmission when the vehicle was put in reverse the vehicle suddenly accelearated causing the consumer to have an accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-10

Stopped at stop sign all of a sudden car just accelerated,caused accident. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-21

Service brakes

1 of 9 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Power train

1 of 9 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2005-09-27Fuel system, gasoline05E065000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1989 Subaru GL — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05E065000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 Subaru GL reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Subaru GL?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 Subaru GL have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.