Engine & cooling

Subaru XT Engine problems by year

1 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Subaru XT's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Engine complaints by model year

1985 1986 1987 1988 11989 1990 1991

Year	Engine complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Recalls
1989	1	0	0	0
1985	0	0	0	1

Engine recalls

Engine and engine cooling: emission control

85V132000Oct 21, 198511,000 vehicles affected

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 engine complaints

1989 Subaru XT Engine & cooling

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

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