Model year guide

1993 Subaru Loyale

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1993 Subaru Loyale is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1993 Subaru Loyale at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined22–25 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1993 Subaru Loyale recalls 1

Power Train:manual Transmission NHTSA Campaign #94V052000 · 23/03/1994

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN CONTINUOUSLY UNDER EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES (-22 DEGREES F.) AND HIGH HUMIDITY WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE TRANSMISSION BREATHING (AIR) VENT CAN BE BLOCKED DUE TO MOISTURE FREEZING AT THE OIL LEVEL GAUGE. IF THIS OCCURS, PRESSURE INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION CASE WILL INCREASE AND PUSH OUT THE REAR OIL SEAL, CAUSING TRANSMISSION OIL LEAKAGE. THE LACK OF LUBRICATION CAN BURN THE INTERNAL COMPONEN…

Fix: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE OIL GAUGE PIPE AND MODIFY THE OIL LEVEL GAUGE (DIPSTICK) OR REPLACE IT, DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF DIPSTICK IN THE VEHICLE.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 14 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1993 Subaru Loyale MPG & running costs

Combined22–25 mpg
City22 mpg
Highway27 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,875
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume88 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,375 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1993 Subaru Loyale costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,375
Fuel only$14,375
Per mile$0.19

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1993 Subaru Loyale vehicles on record

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1993 Subaru Loyale — frequently asked questions

Does the 1993 Subaru Loyale have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1993 Subaru Loyale. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 1993 Subaru Loyale get?

The 1993 Subaru Loyale has U.S. EPA estimates of 22–25 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.