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Model year

1980 Subaru DL

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recalls (1)Complaints (0)Investigations (1)Bulletins (10)
Recall campaigns covering this model year1285k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 1980 Subaru DL by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

One recall campaign covers the 1980 Subaru DL

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 1980 Subaru DL
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
90V-086May 7, 1990Continuous exposure to road salt could cause corrosion of rear suspension components, especially the inner armsSuspension285,000Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 1980 Subaru DL

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    1 NHTSA investigation on file

    • PE90055 Preliminary evaluation, Suspension
      TRAILING ARM CORROSION
      Opened Mar 12, 1990, closed May 14, 1990 · led to a recall
    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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    Service bulletins

    10 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

    • 01-167-08R Aug 23, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
    • 15-302-22 Aug 23, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
    • 15-192-22R Mar 18, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during diagnosis and repair of the Infotainment concerns. (Applicable to all models with Harman or Denso CP1 Infotainment).
    • 01-167-08R Jun 17, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models
    • 09-51-08R Jun 7, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This bulletin is to advise of SOA’s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
    • 14-22-16R Feb 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.
    • 14-22-16R Aug 4, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.
    • 01-181-20 Apr 30, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
    • Subaru Tech Tips May 21, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.
    • 14-22-16R May 6, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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