1991 Subaru XT Problems: 1 Complaint, 1 Recall

The worst 1991 Subaru XT problems

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Seat belts
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Recalls 1

Power train: automatic transmissionReported May 30, 1991 · 76,000 vehicles affected

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

Recall number 91V082000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Subaru XT 10

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Aug 23, 2022 Service bulletinThis bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a...
Aug 23, 2022 Service bulletinThis bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for...
Mar 18, 2022 Service bulletinThis bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during...
Jun 17, 2021 Service bulletinThis bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for...
Jun 7, 2021 Service bulletinThis bulletin is to advise of SOA’s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
Feb 1, 2021 Service bulletinTo help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed...
Aug 4, 2020 Service bulletinSpecial Service Tools Cross Reference List.
Apr 30, 2020 Service bulletinAll Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
May 21, 2019 Service bulletinSubaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.

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What 1991 Subaru XT owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 4, 1998 · Seat belts · CA

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

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Questions about the 1991 Subaru XT

Is the 1991 Subaru XT reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1991 Subaru XT, close to a typical XT model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Subaru XT?

Seat belts, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 1991 Subaru XT have?

1 recall, covering power train.

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1991 Subaru XT problems