- The problem
- Continuous exposure to road salt could cause corrosion of rear suspension components, especially the inner arms.
- The risk
- The corrosion could affect the operation and control of the vehicle.
- The fix
- Rust proof or replace rear suspension, as necessary.
Vehicle safety record
1980 Subaru DL Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1980 Subaru DL have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 1990 for the rear.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical DL year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1980 Subaru DL recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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Does the 1980 Subaru DL have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1980 Subaru DL: rear (May 1990). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1980 Subaru DL had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1980 Subaru DL a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Subaru DL year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Subaru DL years have the most complaints?
1988 (5), 1987 (2), 1989 (2). See every Subaru DL year compared.
What should I do if my 1980 Subaru DL has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data