1989 Subaru Justy
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1989 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.
Owner complaints
11 complaints1 involved a crash2 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train › Automatic transmission
I feel the dipstick problem cause this car's transmission to become defective. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failed while traveling, also, failure locked gear into drive, and was unable to shift out. Dealer/manuacturer contacted, and said taht there was nothing they could do. *Ak *ML
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
When a/c button IS pressed, it blows out warm air rather than cold. Dealer contacted approximately five times and cannot remedy the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Failure on the driver side seat belt retractor, belt will not retract. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt buckle failed prior to recall (95v-103.006). *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt buckles/latch failed to hold secure during accident, causing driver to be thrown from vehicle, resulting in two deaths. *skd
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Vehicle vibrates while driving, transmission lights comes on in the dashboard. tt
- Suspension › Front
Front suspension failure, rear bearing froze the u-joint causing tire to fail. tt
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Ecit transmission. heard loud thump transmission died. Causing vehicle to stall. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Drivers side seatbelt will not latch due to latch that the buckle fits into btroke and pieces of oplastic fell into the latch. tt
- Structure › Body › Hood
Hood flew up while driving. This IS the second incident. tt
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
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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