Seat beltsPart report
1988 Subaru GL Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 65%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 11 complaints about the seat belts of the 1988 Subaru GL, 65% of the 17 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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
- 95V103006May 24, 1995The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the…Covers: Subaru GL 1988, Justy 1987–1991, Loyale 1990 +1 more
- 88V052000Apr 5, 1988Omission of information specified by fmvss 210 from owner manual.Covers: Subaru GL 1988, DL 1988, Justy 1988 +1 more
Seat belts: other model years
Other parts of the 1988 Subaru GL
Engine cooling
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Subaru GL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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