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Subaru XT6Model year report

1988 Subaru XT6 Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
89,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1988 Subaru XT6 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1988 Subaru XT6. The part named most often is steering, with 5 complaints (100% of the total). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 89,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 10 technical service bulletins for this model year. Steering complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the pump and 2 NHTSA investigations filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Steering: “Consumer had vehicle remedied under recall 91v193000 in 02/92. Power steering began to fail without warning intermittently at 89k miles. Dealer diagnosed problem as related to previous recall. Manufacturer advised only a 1 year warranty on recall remedy. Ts”

NHTSA complaint #10001914, filed 2003-01, 89,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 89,000 and 89,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–75100%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 89,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1988 Subaru XT6 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 10 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

Other model years of the Subaru XT6

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
1988589,0001———Not enough data

All Subaru XT6 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1988 Subaru XT6 have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1988 Subaru XT6 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1988 Subaru XT6 is reported most often?

Steering is named most often, in 5 complaints (100% of the total).

Has the 1988 Subaru XT6 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 1988 Subaru XT6 reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 89,000 miles and the middle half falls between 89,000 and 89,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.