SuspensionPart report
1987 Subaru GL Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 12%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 1987 Subaru GL, 12% of the 17 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is 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
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1987 Subaru GL
Engine cooling
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 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