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1993 Subaru Loyale Sedan AWD Manual

The 1993 Subaru Loyale Sedan AWD Manual is a 1.8-liter sedan with a 5-speed manual. It is rated at 24 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).

The Loyale measures 174.6 inches long on a 97.2-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine TypeGas H4
Displacement1.8 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAll Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission5-Speed Manual
Fuel Economy
City21 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined24 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded
Dimensions & Weight
Length174.6 in
Width65.4 in
Height52.6 in
Wheelbase97.2 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1993 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

13 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1993 Subaru LOYALE

Owner Complaints

13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1993 Subaru LOYALE (2 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Electrical System2
Fuel System2
Gasoline2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Air Bags1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 10, 2002 · Air Bags Crash 1 injury
“VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A 20-25 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY . PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. NLM”
Apr 23, 2000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“THIS CAR HAS DIED ON THREE OCCASIONS WITH NO WARNING, AND WITH ONE INCIDENT OCCURING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 60+ MPH. DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS. MY CONCERN IS…”
Oct 11, 1999 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“THE NUT WORKED LOOSE OFF OF THE OIL PUMP GEAR. THE GEAR WALKED FOWARD,EATING THRUGH THE TIMING COVER,FINALLY WIPING OUT THE TIMING ASSEMBLY. FINAL RESULT - THE ENGINE LOST OIL PRESSURE AND THE ENGINE…”
Aug 6, 1999 · Latches/Locks/Linkages
“WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH THE HOOD FLEW OPEN, SAFETY LATCH WAS STUCK DUE TO CORROSION. DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PROBLEMS STILL OCCURS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK”
Aug 30, 1998 · Fuel System, Gasoline, Electrical System, Visibility
“FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FAILED DURING COLD OR HUMID WEATHER, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER. ALSO ELETRICAL SYSTEM AND POWER WINDOWS FAILED.”

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 1993 SUBARU LOYALE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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