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1987 Subaru Dl

Based on reports from 2 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

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Crashes

Fires

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 2 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Suspension:rear:springs:air Suspension SystemHIGH

1 owners reported suspension:rear:springs:air suspension system issues — failures commonly reported around 161K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel SystemMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Suspension:rear:springs:air Suspension System (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Suspension:rear:springs:air Suspension System1 (50%)

Fuel System1 (50%)

1987 Subaru Dl: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Suspension:rear:springs:air Suspension System Issues

Suspension:rear:springs:air Suspension System complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 1987 Subaru Dl, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 161,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 161K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 1987 Subaru Dl, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

05E065000Sep 2005

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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 COUPE, HATCHBACK, SEDAN, WAGON, BRAT, DL, GL, GL-10, RX, XT, AND XT6 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS. CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 90-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F300-S2, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 19983-1994 SUBARU VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS. FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE FILTER DUE TO NON-CONFORMING BRAZING WELDS WHERE THE INLET TUBE IS CONNECTED TO THE FILTER CAN.

89V103000Aug 1989

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

THE COMPOSITION OF CERTAIN NON-GENUINE REPLACEMENT PREHEAT TUBES CAN CAUSE COMBUSTION.

92V001000Mar 1992

SUSPENSION:REAR

THE INNER ARMS OF THE REAR SUSPENSION ARE SUBJECT TO CORROSION IN AREAS WHERE ROAD SALT IS USED HEAVILY IN WINTER.

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This is the worst model year for the Subaru Dl according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is fuel system.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 2 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1987 Subaru Dl: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1987 Subaru Dl?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1987 Subaru Dl is related to the suspension:rear:springs:air suspension system, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1987 Subaru Dl reliable?

The 1987 Subaru Dl has 2 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 1987 Subaru Dl problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 1987 Subaru Dl have any recalls?

Yes, the 1987 Subaru Dl has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Subaru Dl problems start?

Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 161,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 150K+ mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

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