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1983 Subaru GL Body and structure 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 body and structure of the 1983 Subaru GL, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year.

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

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
198716%
1986214%
1985114%
1983120%

Other parts of the 1983 Subaru GL

Seat belts
2 complaints
Engine cooling
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