What is the fuel economy of a 1987 Subaru XT?

EPA figures for the 1987 Subaru XT reach 25 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1987 Subaru XT?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1987 Subaru XT. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1987 Subaru XT?

Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA for the 1987 Subaru XT, most often about: Seat Belts. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Subaru · 1987

1987 Subaru XT

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 25 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.8L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	21	24	23	386
1.8L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	19	22	20	444
1.8L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	19	27	22	404
1.8L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	21	28	23	386
1.8L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	21	26	23	386
1.8L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	21	26	23	386
1.8L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	22	29	25	355
1.8L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	22	29	25	355

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 92V001000

THE INNER ARMS OF THE REAR SUSPENSION ARE SUBJECT TO CORROSION IN AREAS WHERE ROAD SALT IS USED HEAVILY IN WINTER.

Campaign 05E065000

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 SP

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

1 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Seat Belts 1

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.