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Common 1987 Subaru Gl problems

Based on the information provided in the sources, here is a list of common problems with the 1987 Subaru GL based on complaints from owners:

  • Fuel System Problems:
    • Another common problem with the 1987 Subaru GL is related to the fuel system. Recalls and complaints have highlighted issues with the fuel system, which can impact the car's performance and fuel efficiency.
  • Seating Concerns:
    • Some owners have experienced problems with the seats in the Subaru GL 1987 model. This issue can affect the comfort and safety of the passengers, making it an important aspect to address for a better driving experience.
  • Engine Performance:
    • Complaints have been raised about engine-related problems, such as stalling, rough idling, and difficulties with spark plugs. Issues like cross-threaded spark plugs can lead to performance issues like stalling and rough idling, affecting the overall driving experience.
  • Electronic System Malfunctions:
    • Owners have reported electronic problems, including issues with the crank angle sensor. These electronic malfunctions can cause the engine to stall, leading to potential safety concerns and reliability issues.

By addressing these common problems with the 1987 Subaru GL, owners can ensure a smoother driving experience and maintain the longevity of their vehicles. Regular maintenance, timely repairs, and addressing these issues promptly can help in keeping the Subaru GL in good condition for years to come.

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1987 Subaru Gl car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Subaru Gl problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

  • Engine and engine cooling problems
  • Seat belts problems
  • Equipment problems
  • Suspension problems
  • Power train problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 1987 Subaru Gl vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

1987 Subaru Gl complaints

The NHTSA has received 25 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1987 Subaru Gl.

2004-09-08

TIRES PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2004-01-23
  • VIN: JF2AC53BXHF
  • Components: TIRES
  • Summary: WHILE DRIVING REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. *AK THE FELT REAR WHEEL FELL OFF/REAR SUSPENSION TORSION BAR SPLIT. *SC
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1998-04-30

SEAT BELTS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1998-04-10
  • VIN: JF2AN53B4HE
  • Components: SEAT BELTS
  • Summary: THE REAR OUTBOARD SEATBELT ANCHORS HAVE RUSTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
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1997-07-08

PARKING BRAKE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1997-05-06
  • VIN: JF2AN53B4HE
  • Components: PARKING BRAKE
  • Summary: EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE FAILED TO RELEASE, CAUSING PADS/DISC TO OVERHEAT.
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1997-04-11

STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1995-06-25
  • VIN: JF2AN75B6HF
  • Components: STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
  • Summary: FRAME ROTTED TO THE EXTENT THAT JACK WOULD NOT SUPPORT CAR AT INDICATED POINT OR FLOOR. *AK
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1996-12-18

WHEELS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1996-10-22
  • VIN: JF2AC53B1HF
  • Components: WHEELS
  • Summary: WHEEL FELL OFF, CAUSING ACCIDENT. (NEW JERSEY POLICE REPORT)
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1996-12-04

SUSPENSION PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1996-11-10
  • VIN: JF1AF23B2HB
  • Components: SUSPENSION
  • Summary: TORSION BAR SPLIT.
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1996-11-25

SUSPENSION PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • VIN: JF1AF43B2JC
  • Components: SUSPENSION
  • Summary: THE REAR SINGLE AXLE IS RUSTING OUT SAME RECALL FOR THE 1987 # 92V001000 . *AK *SLC
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1996-09-17

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM IGNITION WHILE IN DRIVE AT STOP. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK
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1996-04-19

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1994-05-18
  • VIN: JF2AN53B5HF
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: WATER PUMP PIPE REPLACED. *SD
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1996-04-19

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1996-03-22
  • VIN: JF2AN53B5HF
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: HEAD GASKETS REPLACED DUE TO LEAK. *SD
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1996-04-19

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1995-08-17
  • VIN: JF2AN53B5HF
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED DUE TO LEAK. *SD
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1996-04-19

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1994-05-18
  • VIN: JF2AN53B5HF
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: CAMSHAFT BELT REPLACED DUE TO OIL LEAK. *SD
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1996-04-19

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1995-03-22
  • VIN: JF2AN53B5HF
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: OIL PAN REPLACED DUE TO OIL LEAK. *SD
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1996-04-19

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1994-03-18
  • VIN: JF2AN53B5HF
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: DRIVE BELTS REPLACED. *SD
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1996-04-19

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1994-05-18
  • VIN: JF2AN53B5HF
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: CONSTANT VELOCITY BOOT REPLACED DUE TO NOISE. *SD
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1996-03-12

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1996-02-22
  • Fire: 1
  • VIN: F1AN44B2HC4
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT, THE CONSUMER PARKED THE VEHICLE, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT COUGHT FIRE, ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *AK
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1996-03-12

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1996-02-22
  • Fire: 1
  • VIN: F1AN44B2HC4
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT, THE CONSUMER PARKED THE VEHICLE, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT COUGHT FIRE, ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *AK
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1996-03-12

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1996-02-22
  • Fire: 1
  • VIN: F1AN44B2HC4
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT, THE CONSUMER PARKED THE VEHICLE, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT COUGHT FIRE, ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *AK
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1995-11-17

SEAT BELTS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1995-11-13
  • Number Of Injuries: 1
  • Crash: 1
  • VIN: JF2AN53B7HE
  • Components: SEAT BELTS
  • Summary: DRIVING VEHICLE AT SPEED OF 30MPH IMPACT 9:00 POSITION, DRIVERS SIDE LAP/SHOULDER BELT WILL NOT RETRACT CAUSING INJURIES. TT
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1995-11-08

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1995-11-05
  • VIN: JF2AN53B4HE
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • Summary: METALLIC FUEL LINE INSIDE THE VEHICLE RUPTURED TWICE. TT
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1995-04-27

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1995-02-27
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: THE ALUMINUM HEADS CRACKED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. TT
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1995-02-27

EQUIPMENT PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • Crash: 1
  • Components: EQUIPMENT
  • Summary: WHILE CHANGING TIRE, SUDDENLY THE JACK STAND COLLAPSED, DUE TO BROKEN WELD IN BASE OF STAND. TT
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1995-01-26

SEAT BELTS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1995-01-20
  • VIN: JF2AN53BXHE
  • Components: SEAT BELTS
  • Summary: REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELTS RIPPED WAS RIPPED OUT. TT
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1995-01-12

SEAT BELTS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1995-01-02
  • VIN: JF2AN53B1HF
  • Components: SEAT BELTS
  • Summary: REAR SEAT BELTS FAILED DUEV TO RUST. TT
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1995-01-11

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1989-08-01
  • VIN: JF2AN53BXHF
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: ENGINE OVERHEATED/SEIZED DUE TO WATER PUMP FAILURE. *AK
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1987 Subaru Gl recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 1987 Subaru Gl.

2005-10-05
  • Manufacturer: SPX FILTRAN
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • Summary: CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 45-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F350-S1, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 1993-1997 FORD PROBE,1993-2001 MAZDA 626 AND MX-6, AND 1983-1994 LOYAL, 3-DOOR COUPE, HATCHBACK, SEDAN, WAGON, BRAT, DL, GL, GL-10, RX, XT, AND XT6 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS. CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 90-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F300-S2, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 19983-1994 SUBARU VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS. FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE FILTER DUE TO NON-CONFORMING BRAZING WELDS WHERE THE INLET TUBE IS CONNECTED TO THE FILTER CAN.
  • Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.
  • Remedy: SPX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MR. CHRIS GREESON AT 704-869-3733 OR CONTACT THE WIX INFORMATION HOTLINE AT 800-949-6698.
1992-12-02
  • Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  • Components: SUSPENSION:REAR
  • Summary: THE INNER ARMS OF THE REAR SUSPENSION ARE SUBJECT TO CORROSION IN AREAS WHERE ROAD SALT IS USED HEAVILY IN WINTER.
  • Consequence: OPERATION AND CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE CAN BE ADVERSELYAFFECTED BY CORROSION OF THE INNER CONTROL ARMS.
  • Remedy: RUSTPROOF OR REPLACE THE INNER CONTROL ARMS AS NECESSARY.
1989-06-23
  • Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • Summary: THE COMPOSITION OF CERTAIN NON-GENUINE REPLACEMENT PREHEAT TUBES CAN CAUSE COMBUSTION.
  • Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
  • Remedy: INSTALL A MODIFIED DESIGN PREHEAT TUBE.
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