1991 Subaru Justy
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1991 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.
Owner complaints
9 complaints2 involved a crash1 involved a fire3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seat belts
Seat belt does not retract into door, does not restrain driver. Dealer quotes $500 to repair. *ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
Transmission: drops into low gear after the brakes are applied to slow down. The front wheels would squeal & slide when this happens. Have taken vehicle to private shop.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Owner states that while driving vehicle at highway speed the piston rod snapped. The cause has not been determined. Owner IS very concerned for safety. *ML
- Seats
While in rear-end accident seat broke, fell backwards, resulting in an injury. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Drivng at very low speed,10mph, applied the brakes, they failed, put the emergency brake on, saw smoke coming from under the hood. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission would not downshift smoothly, it jumped into lower gear, causing a jolt; throwing passengers forward. *Dsh
- Seat belts
Passive restraint failed (1) year ago not restraining driver's upper portion. Electronic retractor failure was replaced w/problem reoccuring. Please describe.
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Vehicle was at complete stop and impact at 6:00 position, front shoulder belt failed, causing injuries. tt
- Structure › Frame and members
The rear frame left hand side IS bent had to replace two new tire. 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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