Model year record

1990 Subaru Justy recalls & problems

The 1990 Subaru Justy has 1 safety recall and 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is seat belts (9 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints16filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Seat beltsMay 24, 1995

Front › Buckle assembly

Recall 95V103006100,825 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Risk: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

Justy

30mpg combined

City / highway	28 / 33 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.2 L · 3 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,250/year to fuel

Justy

30mpg combined

City / highway	29 / 32 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.2 L · 3 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,250/year to fuel

Justy 4WD

28mpg combined

City / highway	27 / 29 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.2 L · 3 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $2,400/year to fuel

Justy 4WD

27mpg combined

City / highway	25 / 30 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.2 L · 3 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $2,500/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
Seat beltsFront › Retractor; Front › Buckle assembly	9	—
Power trainAutomatic transmission	5	—
SuspensionRear; Front	3	—
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Suspension › Multiple axle
INSTILLATION OF A RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING CONTINUES TO REMAIN UNCORRECTED AFTER FOUR SEPARATE FOLLOWUP VISITS TO BLACK'S TIRE. THE NOISE SOUNDS UNSSAFE AND OCCURS EXACTLY TWO DAYS AFTER THEY HAVE RE-CHECKED THE VEHICLE. I AM CONVINCED THAT THEY ARE UNAWARE ON HOW TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM SINCE ITS STILL EXISTS AND PRESENTS A PROBLEM OF SAFETY, YET I WAS CHARGED FOR PARTS AND LABOR. I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO PROCEED WITH THIS COMPLAINT TO EITHER HAVE MY MONEY REFUNDED OR HAVE THE PROBLEM CORRECTED SOMEWHERE ELSE AND THE BILL CHARGED TO BLACK'S TIRES.IT CORRECTTHE. *AK
Aug 15, 2001
Seat belts › Front › Retractor
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATBELTS DO NOT RETRACT PROPERLY, CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION. DRIVER'S SIDE HAS ALREADY BEEN REPLACED ONCE, BUT DEFECT HAS REOCCURRED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER IN INFORMATION. *AK
Feb 9, 2001
Seat belts › Front › Retractor
DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEATBELTS DO NOT RETRACT PROPERLY, CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION. DRIVER'S SIDE HAS ALREADY BEEN REPLACED ONCE, BUT DEFECT HAS REOCCURRED. *AK THE SEAT BELT AND RETRACTING ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED ONLY SEVEN MONTHS AFTER THE NEW VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE PROBLEM STILL CONTINOUES. *YH
Feb 2, 2001
Power train › Automatic transmission
VEHICLE WILL OPERATE FINE FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES, WHEN SLOWING TRANSMISSION WILL SHIFT INTO LOW AT APPROX 20 MPH, THEN SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL. *AK
Mar 2, 1999
Seat belts › Front › Retractor
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT WILL NOT RETRACT,THE BELT IS FULLY EXTENDED OUT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS. *AK
Oct 1, 1997
Seat belts › Front › Retractor
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED.
Sep 1, 1997
Power train › Automatic transmission
TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN SLIPPING INTO A LOWER GEAR, ALSO VERY SLUGGISH, NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Oct 16, 1996
Seat belts › Front › Retractor
THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT SEAT BELTS ARE NOT RETRACTING. THEY RETRACT INTO THE DOOR AND COME OUT FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. *AK
Oct 16, 1996

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILUREClosedLed to recall 95V103006
There is no summary currently available
EA95008 · opened Mar 10, 1995 · closed Aug 2, 1995
HOOD LATCH FAILUREClosed
There is no summary currently available
PE94051 · opened Jun 29, 1994 · closed Oct 31, 1994