MYRModel Year Report

1989 Subaru Loyale

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1989 Subaru Loyale
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:11:01.071Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Subaru Loyale Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 3 complaints 1989 1990: 13 complaints 1990 1991: 13 complaints 1991 1992: 23 complaints 1992 1993: 13 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaints 1994
1989: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19870
19880
19893
199013
199113
199223
199313
19941

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 3 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN A VEHICLE COLLISION.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980323

AFTER PUTTING VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, THE THROTTLE STUCK, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO INCREASE SPEED, RESULTING IN A COLLISION/INJURIES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19980224

SEAT BELTS

1 of 3 total reports mentions: seat belts.

CRASH INJURY
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IN A VEHICLE COLLISION THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950605

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19910123 — PE (closed 19910530)

REVERSE DELAYED ENGAGEMENT

R 19910705 — power train

UNDER CERTAIN LOAD CONDITIONS, THE PARK GEAR MAY NOT DISENGAGE IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION LEVER IS MOVED FROM PARK TO REVERSE.

Remedy: INSTALL A MODIFIED PARKING BRAKE PAWL TO PREVENT DELAYED RELEASE INTO REVERSE GEAR.

Campaign 91V082000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19940629 — PE (closed 19941031)

HOOD LATCH FAILURE

I 19950310 — EA (closed 19950802)

TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Subaru Loyale — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 91V082000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 Subaru Loyale 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 Loyale?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control:linkages, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Subaru Loyale have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.