Skip to content
Engine coolingPart report

1983 Subaru GL Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
20%of 5 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1983 Subaru GL, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1988318%
1987424%
1986214%
1985114%
1983120%

Other parts of the 1983 Subaru GL

Seat belts
2 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1983 Subaru GL

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology