1988 Subaru XT6 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 100%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 1988 Subaru XT6, 100% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“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“While operating vehicle at any speed, the power steering will cease operating causing loss of control. Vehicle was previously included in recall 91v193000, which the remedy corrected the problem only briefly.”
NHTSA complaint #536617, filed 1998-06“When traveling the power steering goes out and then it comes back on. Electronic steering system signal controller has been replaced under service recall #wzm48 on 3/30/92 at 60,000 miles. Needs to be replaced again at 90,000 and on 7/89.”
NHTSA complaint #804645, filed 1996-11Related recalls
- 91V193000Nov 12, 1991The electronically controlled motor pump power steering system may malfunction, causing intermittent loss of power steering assist and requiring varying…Covers: Subaru XT6 1988–1991
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 5 | 100% |
← All problems reported for the 1988 Subaru XT6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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