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1991 Subaru XT Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1991 Subaru XT with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 2005 for the fuel system, gasoline. For comparison, the 1990 has 0.

NHTSA data checked

CAbout as many problems as a typical XT year, for its age

#245 most complained-about 1991 vehicle

Complaints
1
Recalls
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 1991 Subaru XT problems

Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.

1991 Subaru XT recalls 2

Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do

Fuel system

05E06500042,962 vehicles affected

The problem
Certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 45-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f350-s1, sold as replacement filters for 1993-1997 ford probe,1993-2001 mazda 626 and mx-6, and 1983-1994 loyal, 3-door coupe, hatchback, sedan, wagon, brat, dl, gl, gl-10, rx, xt, and xt6 passenger vehicles with efi or turbo engines. These filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. Certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 90-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f300-s2, sold as replacement filters for 19983-1994 subaru vehicles with efi or turbo engines. These filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. Fuel may leak from the filter due to non-conforming brazing welds where the inlet tube is connected to the filter can.
The risk
In the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire can occur.
The fix
Spx will notify its customers and provide a full refund. The recall began september 27, 2005. Owners may contact mr. Chris greeson at 704-869-3733 or contact the wix information hotline at 800-949-6698.

Power train: automatic transmission

91V08200076,000 vehicles affected

The problem
Under certain load conditions, the park gear may not disengage immediately when the transmission lever is moved from park to reverse.
The risk
Delayed release of transmission from park causes delayedand possibly abrupt vehicle movement that could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.
The fix
Install a modified parking brake pawl to prevent delayed release into reverse gear.

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1 complaints about the 1991 Subaru XT

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Seats & seat belts

Automatic seatbelts operate very erratically. Seat belts when latched choke driver. Also seatbelts get stuck in the retracting postion. Cause unknown. *Ak

Filed Seat beltsNHTSA 826234

Subaru XT: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
19911200Seats & seat beltsC
19900200-B
19892200Engine & coolingC
19882210Seats & seat beltsC
19871200Seats & seat beltsC
All XT years

1991 Subaru XT vs rivals

VehicleComplaintsRecallsCrashesGrade
1991 Subaru XT120C
1991 Subaru Legacy7934CCompare
1991 Subaru Loyale1321CCompare
1991 Subaru Justy912FCompare
1991 Subaru Wagon201CCompare

More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.

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Questions about the 1991 Subaru XT

Does the 1991 Subaru XT have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1991 Subaru XT: fuel system, gasoline (October 2005); automatic transmission (May 1991). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Subaru XT?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (1).

How many complaints has the 1991 Subaru XT had?

1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 4, 1998 and the latest on August 4, 1998. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 1991 Subaru XT a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 55 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Subaru XT year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

Which Subaru XT years have the most complaints?
What should I do if my 1991 Subaru XT has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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