MYRModel Year Report

1993 Subaru GL

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1993 Subaru GL
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:52:00.456Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1993

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 1993: 1 complaint 1993 1
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 1993: 1 complaint 1993 1
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 1993: 1 complaint 1993 1

1993: 1 complaint

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

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

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

Show complaint excerpts

When driving at any speed vehicle will downshift, causing vehicle to lose power.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-04-08

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

1993 Subaru GL — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

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

FAQ

Is the 1993 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 1993 Subaru GL?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 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.