1986 Subaru GL Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 36%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 1986 Subaru GL, 36% of the 14 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.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Front frame rail is corroded, has two holes in it. Tt consumer found this failure when having front end of vehicle aligned, the company refused to perform an alignment because the failure prevented them from putting vehicle on a lift, vehicle was involved with recalls 90v086 and 92v001 and feels the same thing that happened in the recalls has happened with the frame rail. While driving, the bolt that holds the control arm broke. While driving, the right rear wheel broke.”
NHTSA complaint #974545, filed 1995-11Related 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 1986 Subaru GL
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 Subaru GL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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