1988 Subaru Justy
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1988 Subaru Justy. Newest first.
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 and remedy
Risk
The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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.
Due to the design of the transmission case dipstick and the fluid level checking method, there may be insufficient lubrication of the 4 wheel drive extension housing bearing.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could cause bearing seizure and possible rear wheellockup, which could result in an accident.
Remedy
Install modified dipstick and insert information in owners manual on the correct fluid level checking procedures.
Omission of information specified by fmvss 210 from owner manual.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fails to meet requirements of fmvss 210 regarding childrestraint systems.
Remedy
Adhesive backed inserts will be furnished with the correct information.
Insufficient clearance between the relocated alternator wiring and the solenoid hose alternator wiring stay bracket can cause wire chaffing and an electrical short.
Risk and remedy
Risk
An electrical short could result in smoke and possiblyan engine compartment fire.
Remedy
Modify by removing the solenoid hose/alternator stay bracket.
Owner complaints
4 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Received recall notice (#95v103006) in june. Called dealership for appointment. Drove vehicle to dealer-75 miles one way. After arriving was informed did not have the parts for repairs. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch · Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch · Seats › Front assembly › Recliner · Suspension · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Exhaust system malfunctioned; also, front driver's seatback separated from bottom/windshield wiper arm cracked/ lock mechanism interior spring broke/struts leak prematurely and hood rusted around latch. *ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Hood latch failed while exiting from highway at 45 mph, hood flew up and smashed into windshiled, impairing visibility. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Gas, consumer smelled a very bad odor/fumes in the vehicle when driving the vehicle. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Takata seat belt buckle failure
There is no summary currently available
- Hood latch failure
There is no summary currently available
- Stalling & transmission
Stalling & transmission
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10219492This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
- 10219491This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
- 10209915This 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).
- 10198758This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models
- 10198749This bulletin is to advise of SOAs revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
- 10187315To 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.
- 10179378Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.
- 10174543All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
- 10161824Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.
- 10161813To 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.
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