CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Subaru XT-6 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (5 reports).
1Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1988 Subaru XT-6 recalls
Most common 1988 Subaru XT-6 problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 5 |
What owners report
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
POWER STEERING MECHANISM FAILED AFTER RECALL WORK PERFORMED.
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.
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (91V-193).
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. *AK
1988 Subaru XT-6 questions
Does the 1988 Subaru XT-6 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1988 Subaru XT-6: Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Subaru XT-6?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Subaru XT-6 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.