1991 Subaru Loyale Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 38%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 135,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1991 Subaru Loyale, 38% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 135,000 miles. 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.
“- on a cold day while trying to drive in reverse the would not engage in the reverse gear. The contact waited for the vehicle to warm up, and was able to drive for sometime, until the transmission suddenly failed , causing the vehicle to slow down and eventually come to a complete stop. The contact has the vehicle at speedy transmission where they will rebuild the transmission. The contact feltthat vehicle should be covered under NHTSA recallcampaign 94v052000.”
NHTSA complaint #10177850, filed 2007-01, 135,000 miles“While driving the vehicle at highway speeds, the automatic transmission malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to slow down suddenly, and almost caused an accident. Dealer put 4 rebuilt transmissions, and problem is still occurring. Cause unknown. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #830198, filed 1998-11“2 front automatic seatbelts don't retract/ automatic windows all 4 won't come down/ rear back up lights do not come on, and 4 -wheel drive does not work.”
NHTSA complaint #869516, filed 2000-09Related 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
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1991 Subaru Loyale
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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