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1992 Subaru Loyale Wagon FWD Manual

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1992 Subaru Loyale – front Unverified
Photo: Subaru Loyale Wagon - Front (Orange Julep '10) by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Loyale (1990–1994); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Subaru Loyale Wagon - Front (Orange Julep '10) by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Subaru Loyale 1.6 DL 1992 (14236924657) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Subaru Loyale 1.8 Wagon 1991 (12259084315) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Subaru Loyale GL (5149554893) by Michael Gil from Calgary, AB, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Subaru Loyale Wagon - Rear (Orange Julep '10) by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1992 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

Similar cars

Rivals to the 1992 Subaru Loyale Wagon FWD 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

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1992 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

23 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1992 Subaru LOYALE

Owner Complaints

23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Subaru LOYALE (3 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling7
Seat Belts5
Power Train4
Structure2
Tires2
Electrical System1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 29, 2007 · Tires
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 SUBARU LOYALE. THE SPARE TIRE WAS A NOKIAN NORDMAN (NA), SIZE 165/80R1383Q (NA) MUD AND SNOW TIRE. THE SPARE TIRE WAS IN THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE AND IT HAD 21 BULGES, THREE…”
Feb 3, 2003 · Seat Belts
“THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT MOTOR HAS STOP WORKING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PH”
Mar 4, 2002 · Power Train, Unknown Or Other
“WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON DASHBOARD. ALSO, TRANSMISSION WENT OUT.*AK”
Sep 14, 2000 · Tires
“BEAD SEPARATED FROM SIDEWALL WHILE CAR WAS PARKED. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )”
Dec 30, 1999 · Seat Belts Crash 2 injuries
“VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AT APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MPH. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS FAILED TO LOCK INTO PLACE. BOTH DRIVER & PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. *AK *YC”

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 1992 SUBARU LOYALE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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