How many recalls does the 1980 Subaru Dl have?

The 1980 Subaru Dl has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1980 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.

1980 Subaru Dl Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1980 Subaru Dl has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 285,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SUSPENSION 90V086000 1990-05-07 285,000 affected

Defect

CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALT COULD CAUSE CORROSION OF REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, ESPECIALLY THE INNER ARMS.

Consequence

THE CORROSION COULD AFFECT THE OPERATION AND CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

RUST PROOF OR REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION, AS NECESSARY.

Defect investigations

Investigation PE90055 Opened 1990-03-12 · closed 1990-05-14

TRAILING ARM CORROSION

There is no summary currently available

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 1980 Subaru Dl as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.