MYRModel Year Report

1989 Subaru Loyale

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1989 Subaru Loyale
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:54:39.009Z

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
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1989

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1989: 3 complaints 1989 3 1990: 13 complaints 1990 1991: 13 complaints 1991 1992: 23 complaints 1992 1993: 13 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint 1994
1989: 3 complaints 1989 3 1990: 13 complaints 1990 1991: 13 complaints 1991 1992: 23 complaints 1992 1993: 13 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint 1994
1989: 3 complaints 1989 3 1990: 13 complaints 1990 1991: 13 complaints 1991 1992: 23 complaints 1992 1993: 13 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint 1994

1989: 3 complaints

View as data table
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, most commonly citing linkages.

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Sudden acceleration resulting in a vehicle collision.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-03-23

Seat belts

1 of 3 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing webbing.

CRASHINJURY
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In a vehicle collision the drivers seat belt did not hold. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-05

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing filler pipe and cap.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1991-01-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-05-30 Reverse delayed engagement
  2. R
    1991-07-05Power train91V082000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1994-06-29Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-10-31 Hood latch failure
  4. I
    1995-03-10Engineering analysisClosed 1995-08-02 Takata seat belt buckle failure

Buy-smart checklist

1989 Subaru Loyale — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 91V082000 · Power train
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, 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.