1991 Subaru Loyale
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.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1991
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1991: 13 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
5 of 13 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
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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, 2007-01-05
Transmission has been replaced four times, just stops completely.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-09-23
Seat belts
3 of 13 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing webbing.
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The drivers and front passenger shoulder belts did not restrain the occupants in an accident causing further injury. Please describe.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-12
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, 2024-07-02
Also filed under Engine
Engine and engine cooling
3 of 13 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.
Visibility
1 of 13 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls.
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, 1995-03-07
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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1991-06-06Power train91V091000 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.
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1994-06-24Power train94V052000 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…
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.
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1994-06-29Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-10-31 Hood latch failure
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1995-03-10Engineering analysisClosed 1995-08-02 Takata seat belt buckle failure
Buy-smart checklist
1991 Subaru Loyale — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 91V091000 · Power train
- Recall 94V052000 · Power train
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, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 Subaru Loyale have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.