Subaru LOYALE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
41 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
167,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1989 to 1994 model years. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 41 complaints (12.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 12.2% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 7.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 5 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 2 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 2 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 2 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 5; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 5; Seat Belts: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 2; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch: 2; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 2; Seat Belts:Front:Webbing: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 2
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 37 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
1995: 19; 1996: 6; 2000: 6; 2001: 1; 2002: 3; 2003: 1; 2007: 2; 2012: 1; 2021: 1; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 5 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 964331 · 1995-04-25 (April 25, 1995)
TRANSMISSION PROBLEM GASKET LEAK. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 964331 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10177850 · 2007-01-05 (January 5, 2007)
TL* - ON A COLD DAY WHILE TRYING TO DRIVE IN REVERSE THE WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN THE REVERSE GEAR. THE CONTACT WAITED FOR THE VEHICLE TO WARM UP, AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE FOR SOMETIME, UNTIL THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY FAILED , CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN AND EVENTUALLY COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE CONTACT HAS THE VEHICLE AT SPEEDY TRANSMISSION WHERE THEY WILL REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT FELTTHAT VEHICLE SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER NHTSA RECALLCAMPAIGN 94V052000.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 135,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10177850 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 484195 · 1995-07-17 (July 17, 1995)
ENGINE HEADS CRACKED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL/OIL LEAKS. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 484195 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 963734 · 1995-04-13 (April 13, 1995)
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY IDLE SPEED CONTROL MODULE FAILED ,RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 963734 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 |
1989: 1; 1990: 4; 1991: 2; 1992: 1; 1993: 1; 1994: 0