1989 Subaru XT XT6 4WD Manual
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- Photo: Black Subaru XT6 - 001 by Maggot666PL, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 1989 Subaru XT XT6 4WD Manual is a 145-hp 2.7-liter with a 5-speed manual. It is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 145 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 156 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (22 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 H6 |
| Displacement | 2.7 L |
| Horsepower | 145 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 156 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 177.6 in |
| Width | 66.5 in |
| Height | 52.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 97 in |
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Rivals to the 1989 Subaru XT XT6 4WD Manual 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 1989 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
May 30, 1991 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNDER CERTAIN LOAD CONDITIONS, THE PARK GEAR MAY NOT DISENGAGE IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION LEVER IS MOVED FROM PARK TO REVERSE.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign 91V082000
2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1989 Subaru XT
Owner Complaints
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1989 Subaru XT. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 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 1989 SUBARU XT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.