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1985-1991 · 7 model years
Subaru XT Problems by year
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the Subaru XT across 7 model years, and it has 5 recalls. The 1988 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the seats & seat belts, followed by the lights.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
XT 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 XT problems
Subaru XT recalls 5
The inner arms of the rear suspension are subject to corrosion in areas where road salt is used heavily in winter.
Under certain load conditions, the park gear may not disengage immediately when the transmission lever is moved from park to reverse.
Omission of information specified by fmvss 210 from owner manual.
Excessive tolerance variation may have created a gap between the bumper bracket rail and the right front frame of the rear side member. This could result in insufficient spot welding adhesion at this location. Under rear impact conditions...
Covers1985 Subaru XT
Latest XT complaints
There is oil leaking slowing from the drain plug area. No matter how tight consumer tightens it there is still a slow leak. Consumer feels this may cause a fire. *Ak *tt
Automatic seatbelts operate very erratically. Seat belts when latched choke driver. Also seatbelts get stuck in the retracting postion. Cause unknown. *Ak
Digital instrument panel is virtually impossible to read during daylight.
HEALIGHT SWITCH FAILED TWICE. *AK
The owner has replaced the dashboard switch twice because it no longer operates. *Ak
Driver's motor belt inoperative/also loss of tension in lap belt..
Questions about the Subaru XT
Which Subaru XT years have the most problems?
Which Subaru XT years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1990 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other XT years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Subaru XT problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the seats & seat belts (4), lights (2), engine & cooling (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Subaru XT have?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls across all Subaru XT 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