How many recalls does the 1989 Subaru Dl have?

The 1989 Subaru Dl has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1989 Subaru Dl has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1989 Subaru Dl?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1989 Subaru Dl Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1989 Subaru Dl. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Experiences intermittent failure, when driver's shoulder/lap belt won't come completely out to go around, and rear lap belts won't retract all the way. Tt”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

“1) passenger front seat belt fails to remain latched. 2) check engine light illuminates due to build up of combustion. Please describe details. Tt”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

“1) passenger front seat belt fails to remain latched. 2) check engine light illuminates due to build up of combustion. Please describe details. Tt”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1989 Subaru Dl as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.