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#BS-1992-SUBLOY-1AB6

1992 Subaru Loyale

Based on reports from 51 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
51
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
11
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 51 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

something is draining the battery

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

stalls at random

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

stalls at random

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineHIGH

9 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine issues — failures commonly reported around 200K miles.

!Inspect the Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasolineMED
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: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (9 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine9 (18%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline6 (12%)
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner4 (8%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission3 (6%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System3 (6%)
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly2 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys2 (4%)
Suspension:front1 (2%)

1992 Subaru Loyale: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 1992 Subaru Loyale, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 200,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 200K-mile mark.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 1992 Subaru Loyale, with 6 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.

Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner Issues

Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1992 Subaru Loyale, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to equipment:appliance:air conditioner-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1992 Subaru Loyale, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-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.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1992 Subaru Loyale. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

94V052000Jun 1994

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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This is the worst model year for the Subaru Loyale according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is electrical.

1992 Subaru Loyale vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

51

Class avg

70

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other compact cars vehicles from 1992.

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. 51 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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1992 Subaru Loyale: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1992 Subaru Loyale?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1992 Subaru Loyale is related to the engine and engine cooling:engine, with 9 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1992 Subaru Loyale reliable?
The 1992 Subaru Loyale has 51 complaints, 3 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 1992 Subaru Loyale 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 1992 Subaru Loyale have any recalls?
Yes, the 1992 Subaru Loyale has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Subaru Loyale problems start?
Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 200,000 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.
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