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1991 Subaru Loyale Wagon FWD Manual

The 1991 Subaru Loyale Wagon FWD Manual is a 1.8-liter wagon with a 5-speed manual. It is rated at 24 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine TypeGas H4
Displacement1.8 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission5-Speed Manual
Fuel Economy
City22 MPG
Highway28 MPG
Combined24 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded
Dimensions & Weight
Width65.4 in
Wheelbase97.2 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1991 Subaru LOYALE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Mar 23, 1994 · POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN CONTINUOUSLY UNDER EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES (-22 DEGREES F.) AND HIGH HUMIDITY WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE TRANSMISSION BREATHING (AIR) VENT CAN BE BLOCKED DUE TO MOISTURE FREEZING AT THE OIL LEVEL GAUGE. IF THIS OCCURS, PRESSURE INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION CASE WILL INCREASE AND PUSH OUT THE REAR OIL SEAL, CAUSING TRANSMISSION OIL LEAKAGE. THE LACK OF LUBRICATION CAN BURN THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF THE TRANSMISSION, CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION TO SEIZE AND THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A SUDDEN STOP.

Consequence: SUDDEN STOPS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CAN CAUSE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS TO BE THROWN AROUND THE VEHICLE AND CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE OIL GAUGE PIPE AND MODIFY THE OIL LEVEL GAUGE (DIPSTICK) OR REPLACE IT, DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF DIPSTICK IN THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA campaign 94V052000

Jun 11, 1991 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE MAY BE INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED AND WOULD NOT BE ENGAGED IN A FULL PARK POSITION WHEN PLACED IN PARK.

Consequence: IF TRANSMISSION PARK MECHANISM IS NOT IN PARK WHILE THEVEHICLE IS RUNNING OR ON AN INCLINE, A RUNAWAY SITUATION WOULD OCCUR WHICHCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION PARK MECHANISM.

NHTSA campaign 91V091000

13 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1991 Subaru LOYALE

Owner Complaints

13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Subaru LOYALE (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train5
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Seat Belts3
Electrical System1
Engine1
Equipment1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 2, 2024 · Seat Belts, Engine
“The contact owns a 1991 Subaru Loyale. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the automatic seat belt continuously opened and retracted independently, failing to secure the…”
Dec 29, 2021 · Equipment
“The contact owns a 1991 Subaru Loyale equipped with a replacement CV-axle from Master Pro, Part Number: SB8003. The contact indicated that while driving in reverse, the vehicle suddenly stopped moving…”
Jan 5, 2007 · Power Train
“TL* - ON A COLD DAY WHILE TRYING TO DRIVE IN REVERSE THE WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN THE REVERSE GEAR. THE CONTACT WAITED FOR THE VEHICLE TO WARM UP, AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE FOR SOMETIME, UNTIL THE TRANSMISSION…”
Oct 22, 2001 · Latches/Locks/Linkages
“THE HOOD CAME UNLATCHED AND WAS FOLDED BACK AGAINST THE WINDSHIELD BY THE WIND WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *YH”
Sep 5, 2000 · Power Train, Electrical System, Visibility, Seat Belts
“2 FRONT AUTOMATIC SEATBELTS DON'T RETRACT/ AUTOMATIC WINDOWS ALL 4 WON'T COME DOWN/ REAR BACK UP LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON, AND 4 -WHEEL DRIVE DOES NOT WORK. *AK”

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 1991 SUBARU LOYALE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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