SuspensionPart report
1985 Subaru GL Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 43%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 1985 Subaru GL, 43% of the 7 complaints for this model year. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related recalls
- 92V001000Dec 2, 1992The inner arms of the rear suspension are subject to corrosion in areas where road salt is used heavily in winter.Covers: Subaru GL 1985–1987, DL 1985–1987, XT 1985–1987
- 90V086000May 7, 1990Continuous exposure to road salt could cause corrosion of rear suspension components, especially the inner arms.Covers: Subaru GL 1980–1986, DL 1980–1986
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1985 Subaru GL
Brakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1985 Subaru GL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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