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1980-1993 · 11 model years
Subaru GL Problems by year
Owners have filed 79 complaints about the Subaru GL across 11 model years, and it has 6 recalls. The 1988 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (17), while 1981, 1982, 1993 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the seats & seat belts, followed by the suspension.
- Complaints
- 79
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 8
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 5
- Deaths
- 0
GL complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common GL problems
Subaru GL recalls 6
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.
The inner arms of the rear suspension are subject to corrosion in areas where road salt is used heavily in winter.
Continuous exposure to road salt could cause corrosion of rear suspension components, especially the inner arms.
The composition of certain non-genuine replacement preheat tubes can cause combustion.
Omission of information specified by fmvss 210 from owner manual.
Latest GL complaints
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 mph, a sound of rust ripping was heard, resulting in a slight loss of vehicle control. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact noted that the rear subframe had cracked on both sides of the vehicle. The rear wheels were also bowed in at the top, causing them to touch the springs, rendering the vehicle undriveable. The vehicle was not taken in for service.
While driving rear driver's side tire separated from the vehicle without warning. *Ak the felt rear wheel fell off/rear suspension torsion bar split. *Sc
Brakes were replaced at ~100,000 miles. Both front rotors and pads as well as rear drums and shoes. All done by subaru dealer in sping of 98. As of spring of 01 and less than 12,000 miles later the brakes have self destructed do to rust. Never have we had this problem with this car before. Only since recent year subaru brake assemblies have been installed. Subaru is not standing behind this. Will have this job done at an independent shop that will stand behind their brakes.*Ak
I bought a rebuilt cv joint in oregon back in '97 with a lifetime warranty. I believe I replaced it twice . . . Under warranty. It is quite a job to replace the axle with the cv and doj to the front . . .Dangerous too.*Ak
While driving at 25mph or more vehicle would pull to the right. Also, cv boots have been replaced twice dealer still can't find a solution. *Ak
This air suspension system has failed after being repaired twice. The turbo -charger unit also has failed after being repaired twice. *Ak
Questions about the Subaru GL
Which Subaru GL years have the most problems?
Which Subaru GL years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Subaru GL problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the seats & seat belts (28), suspension (15), engine & cooling (10) most often.
How many recalls does the Subaru GL have?
NHTSA lists 6 recalls across all Subaru GL model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
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