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Subaru Loyale problems by year

Owners have filed 63 complaints about the Subaru Loyale since 1990, and 4 recalls have been issued. The 1992 model year has 23 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and seat belts problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
63
Recalls
4
Worst year
1992
Model years
1990-1994

Subaru Loyale years to avoid

No model year of the Subaru Loyale stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Subaru Loyale years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Subaru Loyale complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

19901991199219931994

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Subaru Loyale problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    20
  • Transmission
    13
  • Seat belts
    13
  • Electrical
    6
  • Tires
    5
  • Fuel system
    4
  • Visibility
    3
  • Locks
    3
  • Body
    3
  • Acceleration
    3
  • Suspension
    2
  • Brakes
    2

Subaru Loyale problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1994-1Visibility01
1993-13Engine12
1992-23Engine13
1991-13Transmission21
1990-13Engine40

Recalls 4

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Questions about the Subaru Loyale

What years of the Subaru Loyale should you avoid?

No single model year of the Subaru Loyale has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Subaru Loyale?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Subaru Loyale?

Engine, with 20 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (13) and seat belts (13).

How many recalls does the Subaru Loyale have?

4 recalls between 1990 and 1994. The 1990 model year has the most, with 4.

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