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1990 Subaru XT6 Problems, complaints & recalls

No owner complaints about the 1990 Subaru XT6 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 2005 for the fuel system, gasoline.

NHTSA data checked

CAbout as many problems as a typical XT6 year, for its age

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

1990 Subaru XT6 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.

Steering: pump

91V19300013,000 vehicles affected

The problem
The electronically controlled motor pump power steering system may malfunction, causing intermittent loss of power steering assist and requiring varying degrees of increased steering effort.
The risk
The intermittent nature of the power steering failurecan lead to loss of steering control and result in a vehicle accident.
The fix
Install a modified signal controller and a modified power controller.

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Subaru XT6: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
19910200-C
19900200-C
19890200-C
19885200SteeringD
All XT6 years

1990 Subaru XT6 vs rivals

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Questions about the 1990 Subaru XT6

Does the 1990 Subaru XT6 have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1990 Subaru XT6: fuel system, gasoline (October 2005); pump (November 1991). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

How many complaints has the 1990 Subaru XT6 had?

None have been filed with NHTSA so far.

Is the 1990 Subaru XT6 a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Subaru XT6 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.

What should I do if my 1990 Subaru XT6 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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