The inner arms of the rear suspension are subject to corrosion in areas where road salt is used heavily in winter.
Suspension
Subaru DL Suspension problems by year
1 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Subaru DL's suspension. Broken springs, struts, control arms, ball joints, noises and alignment that won't hold.
Suspension complaints by model year
Suspension recalls
Continuous exposure to road salt could cause corrosion of rear suspension components, especially the inner arms.
Latest DL suspension complaints
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILED, CAUSING A LEAK. *SD
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data