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1991 Subaru XT XT6 4WD Manual

The 1991 Subaru XT XT6 4WD Manual is a 145-hp 2.7-liter with a 5-speed manual. It is rated at 23 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 (23 mpg combined).

The XT measures 177.6 inches long on a 97.0-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine TypeGas H6
Displacement2.7 L
Horsepower145 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Torque156 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAll Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission5-Speed Manual
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway23 MPG
Combined23 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded
Dimensions & Weight
Length177.6 in
Width66.5 in
Height52.6 in
Wheelbase97 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 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

1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1991 Subaru XT

Owner Complaints

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Subaru XT. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Aug 4, 1998 · Seat Belts
“AUTOMATIC SEATBELTS OPERATE VERY ERRATICALLY. SEAT BELTS WHEN LATCHED CHOKE DRIVER. ALSO SEATBELTS GET STUCK IN THE RETRACTING POSTION. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *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 XT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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