This air suspension system has failed after being repaired twice. The turbo -charger unit also has failed after being repaired twice. *Ak
Engine & cooling
Subaru GL Engine problems by year
10 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Subaru GL's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
Latest GL engine complaints
TIMING BELTS BREAK ABOUT EVERY 40000 MILES.
ENGINE FIRE, CAUSING DEATH.
Driving on freeway at 65 mph, vehicle stopped suddenly in the fast lane, timing belt broke. *Ak also front pads and rotors were replaced.*Jb
Emission air suction valve malfunctioned twice. *Sd
The vehicle was in motion and the vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment. *Ak
While driving the vehicle stalled out, the consumer parked the vehicle, while the vehicle was parked it cought fire, engine compartment fire. *Ak
HEAD GASKETS LEAK, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. *SD
The aluminum heads cracked due to excessive heat. Tt
Engine overheated/seized due to water pump failure. *Ak
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