1984 Subaru GL Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1984 Subaru GL has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).

1Recalls
4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your GL?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1984 Subaru GL recalls

Suspension:Rear

Recall 90V086May 7, 1990285,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1984 Subaru GL problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System2
Suspension1
Structure1
Power Train1

What owners report

2000-09-18, Power Train
I BOUGHT A REBUILT CV JOINT IN OREGON BACK IN '97 WITH A LIFETIME WARRANTY. I BELIEVE I REPLACED IT TWICE . . . UNDER WARRANTY. IT IS QUITE A JOB TO REPLACE THE AXLE WITH THE CV AND DOJ TO THE FRONT . . .DANGEROUS TOO.*AK
1998-09-05, Structure
BODY OF VEHICLE IS CORRODING.
1995-06-22, Electrical System
I PETITION MY VEHICLE TO BE RECALLED DUE TO ERRATIC OPERATION OF ELECTRONIC COMPUTER MODULE ALSO INADAQUATE READING. EXPLAIN IN MORE DETAIL. TT
1995-05-23, Suspension
THE FRONT RIGHT AXLE IS WORN OUT AND THE BALL JOINT AND THE BEARING WAS PLACE TWICE. TT

1984 Subaru GL questions

Does the 1984 Subaru GL have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1984 Subaru GL: Suspension:Rear. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1984 Subaru GL?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Suspension (1), Structure (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1984 Subaru GL has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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