1991 Subaru Loyale Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 309,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 1991 Subaru Loyale, 8% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 309,000 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 1991 Subaru Loyale. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the automatic seat belt continuously opened and retracted independently, failing to secure the contact inside the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the automatic seat belt tightener system and observed an oil gasket leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 309,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11598348, filed 2024-07, 309,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1991 Subaru Loyale
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Subaru Loyale
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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