1990 Subaru Loyale Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 15%of 13 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 transmission and drivetrain of the 1990 Subaru Loyale, 15% of the 13 complaints for this model year. 3 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.
“Transmission leaks fluid/ horn has no sound when it's hit and right front tire makes grinding noise, like metal to metal. Had taken to dealer at least 6 times. Nothing was found that could be corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #844145, filed 1999-08Related recalls
- 94V052000Mar 23, 1994When the vehicle is driven continuously under extremely cold temperatures (-22 degrees f.) and high humidity weather conditions, the transmission breathing…Covers: Subaru Loyale 1990–1993, Legacy 1990–1993, XT6 1990–1993
- 91V091000Jun 11, 1991Transmission shift linkage may be incorrectly adjusted and would not be engaged in a full park position when placed in park.Covers: Subaru Loyale 1990–1991
- 91V082000May 30, 1991Under certain load conditions, the park gear may not disengage immediately when the transmission lever is moved from park to reverse.Covers: Subaru Loyale 1989–1990, XT 1989–1991, Legacy 1990–1991
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
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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.
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