1988 Subaru DL Review

1988 Subaru DL is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 174.60 in length and 52.50 in height. Made in Japan, 1988 Subaru DL has 2 trims priced by the manufacturer at 9,551 with just total of 3 recalls in the past 1988 Subaru DL. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 15.90 gallon. The engine is 1.6L H4 SOHC 8V .

Make: Subaru
Model: DL
Trims Available: 2
Location: JAPAN
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 1.6L H4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 3A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $9,551 USD
Tires: 155/SR13
Tank Size: 16 gallon

Subaru DL 1988 Trims

1988 Subaru DL Base

Engine: 1.6L H4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 3A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5

1988 Subaru DL Fastback

Engine: 1.6L H4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 3-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 32 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • JF1AC42B1JC206449
  • JF1AC42B4JC221947

Safety & Recalls

Recall 05E065000 started on /Date(1128484800000-0400)/.

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.

Recall 88V052000 started on /Date(576216000000-0400)/.

Summary: OMISSION OF INFORMATION SPECIFIED BY FMVSS 210 FROM OWNER MANUAL.

Consequence: FAILS TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210 REGARDING CHILDRESTRAINT SYSTEMS.

Remedy: ADHESIVE BACKED INSERTS WILL BE FURNISHED WITH THE CORRECT INFORMATION.

Recall 95V103006 started on /Date(801288000000-0400)/.

Summary: THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.

FAQ

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The 1988 Subaru DL is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 1988 Subaru DL so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 1988 Subaru DL is lower than $4,776.

There are 3 recalls recorded in our database for 1988 Subaru DL that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

Subaru All models of 1988

Subaru DL

$9,551 - $9,851
2 Trims
5
0
1.6L H4 SOHC 8V

Subaru DL Wagon

$9,551 - $9,851
2 Trims
5
0
1.6L H4 SOHC 8V

Subaru GL

$9,551 - $9,851
2 Trims
5
0
1.6L H4 SOHC 8V

Subaru GL Wagon

$9,551 - $9,851
2 Trims
5
0
1.6L H4 SOHC 8V

Subaru Justy

$9,551 - $9,851
2 Trims
5
0
1.6L H4 SOHC 8V

Subaru XT

$9,551 - $9,851
2 Trims
5
0
1.6L H4 SOHC 8V

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