1988 Subaru Subaru Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1988 Subaru Subaru recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1988 Subaru Subaru.

Most common 1988 Subaru Subaru problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	2
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Visibility	1
Engine And Engine Cooling	1
Steering	1
Seat Belts	1

What owners report

1998-11-08, Power Train
4WD STATIONWAGEN GL , AFTER ACCELERATING TO DRIVING SPEEDS, LOUD CLICKING OCCURS, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY RAPID INTERMITTENT LOCKING OF FRONT WHEELS, FOLLOWED BY FULL LOCKUP OF ALL WHEELS, FORCING VEHICLE TO SUDDEN AND COMPLETE STOP. ENGINE DOES NOT DIE, AND WHEN ACCELERATOR IS DEPRESSED, TRANSMISSION RETURNS TO NORMAL FUNCTION. DEFECT - EVEN AT LOWER SPEEDS OF 15-20 MPH, CAUSED SUDDEN LOCKUP IN TRAFFIC, NEARLY CAUSING 3 REAR-END COLLISIONS WITH FOLLOWING VEHICLE AND 1 FRONTAL COLLISION WITH BRIDGE WALL DURING 1 MILE TRIP TO GET VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. PROBLEM SEEMS TO APPEAR AFTER ACCELERATION TO DRIVE SPEED IS DONE. ONCE SPEED STABILIZES, LOCKUP OCCURS, AND CAN BE MINIMIZED IF ENGINE IS S

1996-02-01, Fuel System, Gasoline
INTAKE GASKET ON ONE HEAD LEAKED COOLANT 2 TIMES/O-RING BETWEEN BASEPLATE AND INTAKE MANIFOLD INSTALLED. *SD

1988 Subaru Subaru questions

Does the 1988 Subaru Subaru have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1988 Subaru Subaru at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1988 Subaru Subaru?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2), Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Visibility (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Subaru Subaru has been fixed?

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