Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1982 Brat.
The 1982 Subaru Brat is defined by a remarkably stable reliability profile, featuring a total of zero recalls. The model year's consistency is further evidenced by a single reported owner complaint centered on tires. This minimal volume of issues indicates a high level of dependability for this specific iteration of the vehicle.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 169.3 in |
| Overall width | 63.4 in |
| Overall height | 57.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2224 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Brat of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | GL Regular Cab (5'3" Bed) 1.8L F-4 | 14.30 sec | 19.40 sec | 73 hp | 4WD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 1982 Subaru Brat dominate in one area — the tires, 1 of 1 reports (100%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the tires pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 10 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15-302-22 | 2022-08-23 | Equipment | This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as… |
| 01-167-08R | 2022-08-23 | Equipment | This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the… |
| 15-192-22R | 2022-03-18 | Electrical System | This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential… |
| 01-167-08R | 2021-06-17 | Electrical System | This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the… |
| 09-51-08R | 2021-06-07 | Equipment | This bulletin is to advise of SOAâs revised catalytic converter recycling program… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.