1989 Subaru XT-6Subaru Xt-6 1989

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins

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Below you will find all available information on the 1989 Subaru XT-6, manufacturered by Fuji Heavy Industries U.s.a., Inc. (c/o Subaru Of America).
The vehicle is described as a Front-Wheel Drive Subcompact Cars 2-door sedan,hardtop,coupe.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
Subaru4S3 4S3 4S4 4S3 4S3 4S4 JF1 JF2 Regular
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
18 - 21 MPG26 - 28 MPG386.39 - 423.19 g/mile
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 1989 Subaru XT-6?
     - The 1989 Subaru XT-6 has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 18 - 21 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 26 - 28 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 1989 Subaru XT-6?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 1989 Subaru XT-6 can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 1989 Subaru XT-6?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1989 Subaru XT-6 is $2350.
  • Where is the 1989 Subaru XT-6 produced?
     - The 1989 Subaru XT-6 is produced in Gunma Nj, Japan.
  • Are there recalls for the 1989 Subaru XT-6?
     - There are 7 recall(s) for the 1989 Subaru XT-6, additional information is below.
  • What is the GVWR of a 1989 Subaru XT-6?
     - The 1989 Subaru XT-6 has a GVWR of Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) lbs.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 60227 [USA]: In the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire can occur.

  • Recall 21765 [USA]: The intermittent nature of the power steering failurecan lead to loss of steering control and result in a vehicle accident.

  • Recall 22946 [USA]: Delayed release of transmission from park causes delayedand possibly abrupt vehicle movement that could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.

  • Recall 1991043 [Canada]: Lights and instruments

  • Recall 1991092 [Canada]: Powertrain

  • Recall 1994067 [Canada]: Powertrain

  • Recall 1992001 [Canada]: Steering

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NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
  • Automatic 4-spd Front-Wheel Drive Xt

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters1.8
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS) (MPFI)
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-2000
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 112.9352
    City mpg for fuel type 1,20
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,23
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters1.8
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index66022
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS) (MPFI)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2350
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,28
    Vehicle record id5463
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)10
    Model name (carline)Xt
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)76
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 125.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 139.0
    EPA vehicle size classSubcompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-2000
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Xt

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters1.8
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS) (MPFI)
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-2000
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 112.9352
    City mpg for fuel type 1,21
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,23
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters1.8
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index66022
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS) (MPFI)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2350
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,26
    Vehicle record id5464
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)10
    Model name (carline)Xt
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)76
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 127.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 136.0
    EPA vehicle size classSubcompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-2000
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Automatic 4-spd Front-Wheel Drive Xt

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.7
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-3000
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 114.1671
    City mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,21
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.7
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index66030
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2550
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,26
    Vehicle record id5465
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)10
    Model name (carline)Xt
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)76
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 122.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 136.0
    EPA vehicle size classSubcompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-3000
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • 01-167-08R - EQUIPMENT: This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the service manuals for individual models.
  • 15-302-22 - EQUIPMENT: This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
  • 15-192-22R - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the service manuals for individual models
  • 09-51-08R - EQUIPMENT: This bulletin is to advise of soa⿿s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
  • 14-22-16R - EQUIPMENT: 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 - EQUIPMENT: Special service tools cross reference list.
  • 01-181-20 - EQUIPMENT: All models (vehicle cleaning- covid-19best practices)
  • Subaru Tech Tips - EQUIPMENT: Subaru service and technical support line newletter.
  • 14-22-16R - EQUIPMENT: 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.
Known Recall Investigations
  • Power steering failure investigation # EA91037

    There is no summary currently available

NHTSA decoded information from VIN

139 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.

Variable Value
Body ClassCoupe
DisplacementCC2700
DisplacementCI164.764109055
DisplacementL2.700000
Doors2
Engine Cylinders6
Error Text0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Fuel Type PrimaryGasoline
GVWRClass 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
MakeSUBARU
MakeID523
ManufacturerSUBARU CORPORATION
Manufacturer Id19109
ModelXT6
ModelID17874
Model Year1989
NCSA Body Type2-door sedan,hardtop,coupe
NCSA MakeSubaru
NCSA ModelXT/XT6
Plant CityGUNMA
Plant CountryJAPAN
Seat Belts AllAutomatic
Transmission StyleElectronic Continuously Variable (e-CVT)
VINJF1AX8423KC303517
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone19950207

Driverside motorized seatbelt harness prematurely locks up when exiting from vehicle causing belt to grab driver's neck. Tt

NoNoN NoneNone19900930

There is oil leaking slowing from the drain plug area. No matter how tight consumer tightens it there is still a slow leak. Consumer feels this may cause a fire. *ak *tt

Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
VIN Year Model Manufactured In
JF1AX8423KC3035171989XT6GUNMA , JAPAN
JF1AX9425KH3045331989XT6GUNMA , JAPAN

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