1992 Subaru Loyale problems & reliability
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Subaru Loyale. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
2 complaints report injuries (3 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 35% |
| Power Train | 5 | 22% |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 22% |
| Equipment | 3 | 13% |
| Structure | 3 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 9% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 9% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 9% |
| Tires | 2 | 9% |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 13 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“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 inches in height in the sidewall. The tire was not taken to a mechanic and had not been replaced. The current and…”
Tires · filed Oct 29, 2007
“The automatic seat belt motor has stop working. Please provide any additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem. Ph”
Seat Belts · filed Feb 3, 2003
“While traveling on highway and without prior warning engine check light came on dashboard. Also, transmission went out.*ak”
Power Train · filed Mar 4, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
11 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1992 Subaru Loyale. The 10 most recent:
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
01-167-08R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 23, 2022
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
15-302-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 23, 2022
This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during diagnosis and repair of the Infotainment concerns. (Applicable to all models with Harman or Denso CP1 Infotainment).
15-192-22R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 18, 2022
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models
01-167-08R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 17, 2021
This bulletin is to advise of SOAâ s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
09-51-08R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 7, 2021
To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.
14-22-16R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 2021
Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.
14-22-16R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 4, 2020
All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
01-181-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 30, 2020
Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.
Subaru Tech Tips · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 21, 2019
To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.
14-22-16R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 6, 2019
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1992 Subaru Loyale in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 1992 Subaru Loyale?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
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