Subaru Loyale years to avoid
The Subaru Loyale years to avoid are 1992 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1988 is the cleanest year on record.
107
Total complaints
4
Recall campaigns
1987–1994
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Loyale years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | High complaint rate | 51 |
Every Loyale year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1993 | 16 | 1 | |
| 1992avoid | 51 | 1 | |
| 1991 | 19 | 2 | |
| 1990 | 16 | 4 | |
| 1989 | 4 | 1 | |
| 1988 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1987 | 0 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Subaru Loyale years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Loyale years to avoid are 1992. The cleanest year on record is 1988.
What is the best year for the Subaru Loyale?
By complaint volume, 1988 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Loyale years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Subaru Loyale have?
Across all model years, the Loyale has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 107 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.