1986 Subaru XT GL Automatic
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- Photo: Black Subaru XT6 - 001 by Maggot666PL, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Black Subaru XT6 - 002 by Maggot666PL, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: SubaruGL-10XTTurbo by dave_7, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 1986 Subaru XT GL Automatic is a 97-hp 1.8-liter with a 3-speed automatic. It is rated at 23 mpg combined.
It makes 97 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 103 lb-ft of torque at 3200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).
The XT measures 177.6 inches long on a 97.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Gas H4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 97 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 103 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-Speed Automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 177.6 in |
| Width | 66.5 in |
| Height | 52.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 97 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1986 Subaru XT GL Automatic with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1986 Subaru XT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 5, 2005 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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.
Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 05E065000
Dec 2, 1992 · SUSPENSION:REAR
THE INNER ARMS OF THE REAR SUSPENSION ARE SUBJECT TO CORROSION IN AREAS WHERE ROAD SALT IS USED HEAVILY IN WINTER.
Consequence: OPERATION AND CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE CAN BE ADVERSELYAFFECTED BY CORROSION OF THE INNER CONTROL ARMS.
Remedy: RUSTPROOF OR REPLACE THE INNER CONTROL ARMS AS NECESSARY.
NHTSA campaign 92V001000
3 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1986 Subaru XT
Owner Complaints
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1986 Subaru XT. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1986 SUBARU XT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.