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.
Body, doors & structure
Subaru GL Body problems by year
7 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Subaru GL's body, doors & structure. Doors, hoods and latches, frame rust, sunroofs, leaks, trim and structural failures.
Body complaints by model year
Latest GL body complaints
BODY OF VEHICLE IS CORRODING.
Frame rotted to the extent that jack would not support car at indicated point or floor. *Ak
HATCHBACK HYDRAULIC STRUTS FAILED.
Front frame rail is corroded, has two holes in it. Tt consumer found this failure when having front end of vehicle aligned, the company refused to perform an alignment because the failure prevented them from putting vehicle on a lift, vehicle was involved with recalls 90v086 and 92v001 and feels the same thing that happened in the recalls has happened with the frame rail. While driving, the bolt that holds the control arm broke. While driving, the right rear wheel broke. *Slc
Sunvisor continuously comes down without assistance, causing driver to hit visor when getting in vehicle. (0Ther vehicle on 486858) *skd
CORROSION THROUGH OUT THE FRAME. TT
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