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1988-1991 · 4 model years

Subaru XT6 Problems by year

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the Subaru XT6 across 4 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 1988 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (5). The most reported problem area is the steering.

Most complaints for its age19885 complaints · 2 recallsSee the 1988
Complaints
5
Recalls
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

XT6 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.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
19910200-C
19900200-C
19890200-C
19885200SteeringD

Most common XT6 problems

Subaru XT6 recalls 2

Latest XT6 complaints

1988 Subaru XT6Steering

Consumer had vehicle remedied under recall 91v193000 in 02/92. Power steering began to fail without warning intermittently at 89k miles. Dealer diagnosed problem as related to previous recall. Manufacturer advised only a 1 year warranty on recall remedy. Ts

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 10001914
1988 Subaru XT6Steering

While operating vehicle at any speed, the power steering will cease operating causing loss of control. Vehicle was previously included in recall 91v193000, which the remedy corrected the problem only briefly.

Filed SteeringNHTSA 536617
1988 Subaru XT6Steering

Power steering pump failed prior to/after recall repairs (91v-193).

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 533185
1988 Subaru XT6Steering

Power steering mechanism failed after recall work performed.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 512438
1988 Subaru XT6Steering

When traveling the power steering goes out and then it comes back on. Electronic steering system signal controller has been replaced under service recall #wzm48 on 3/30/92 at 60,000 miles. Needs to be replaced again at 90,000 and on 7/89. *Ak

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 804645

Questions about the Subaru XT6

Which Subaru XT6 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1988 (5). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1988 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

What are the most common Subaru XT6 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the steering (5) most often.

How many recalls does the Subaru XT6 have?

NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Subaru XT6 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

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