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#BS-1990-SUBLOY-1AB61990 Subaru LoyaleProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 16 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 16 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
2 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine issues.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (2 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
1990 Subaru Loyale: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1990 Subaru Loyale, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1990 Subaru Loyale, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Seat Belts Issues
Seat Belts complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1990 Subaru Loyale, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical System:horn Issues
Electrical System:horn complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1990 Subaru Loyale, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:horn-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 (4 recalls)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNDER CERTAIN LOAD CONDITIONS, THE PARK GEAR MAY NOT DISENGAGE IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION LEVER IS MOVED FROM PARK TO REVERSE.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE MAY BE INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED AND WOULD NOT BE ENGAGED IN A FULL PARK POSITION WHEN PLACED IN PARK.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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 FREEZING AT THE OIL LEVEL GAUGE. IF THIS OCCURS, PRESSURE INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION CASE WILL INCREASE AND PUSH OUT THE REAR OIL SEAL, CAUSING TRANSMISSION OIL LEAKAGE. THE LACK OF LUBRICATION CAN BURN THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF THE TRANSMISSION, CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION TO SEIZE AND THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A SUDDEN STOP.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
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NHTSA Defect Investigations (3)
All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.
TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
REVERSE DELAYED ENGAGEMENT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HOOD LATCH FAILURE
STRUCTURE
The worst model year for the Subaru Loyale is the 1992 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.
1990 Subaru Loyale vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)
This vehicle
16
Class avg
54
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical compact cars vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 16 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.
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