MYRModel Year Report

1991 Subaru Loyale

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1991 Subaru Loyale
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:09:29.359Z

Only 13 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 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Subaru Loyale Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 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
1991: 13 complaints
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YearComplaints
19870
19880
19893
199013
199113
199223
199313
19941

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 13 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

3 of 13 total reports mention: power train.

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TL* - ON A COLD DAY WHILE TRYING TO DRIVE IN REVERSE THE WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN THE REVERSE GEAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070105

TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES, JUST STOPS COMPLETELY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960923

SEAT BELTS

2 of 13 total reports mention: seat belts.

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The contact owns a 1991 Subaru Loyale. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the automatic seat belt continuously opened and retracted independently, failing to secure the contact inside the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240702

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 13 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

VISIBILITY

1 of 13 total reports mentions: visibility.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 13 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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UPON STARTING ENGINE RACES UP TO 3000 RPM'S FOR APPOX. 10 MINUTES BEFORE IT SETTLES DOWN, DEALER'S MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT, WAS TOLD TO LIVE WITH IT.

NHTSA ODI report, 19950307

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19910606 — power train

TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE MAY BE INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED AND WOULD NOT BE ENGAGED IN A FULL PARK POSITION WHEN PLACED IN PARK.

Remedy: REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION PARK MECHANISM.

Campaign 91V091000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19940624 — power train

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 FR

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.

Campaign 94V052000 — 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

1991 Subaru Loyale — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 91V091000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V052000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1991 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 1991 Subaru Loyale?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Subaru Loyale have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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