1990 Subaru Justy: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 16 owner complaints on record; most reports concern seat belts.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 1995
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Vehicle will operate fine for approximately 5 miles, when slowing transmission will shift into low at approx 20 mph, then shifts into neutral. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 1999
“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”Owner report · Seat Belts · Oct 1997
“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”Owner report · Seat Belts · Oct 1996
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“Owner received recall notice contacted dealer, and was told parts were not available (95v-103.006). Please describe.*ak”Owner report · Seat Belts
“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”Owner report · Suspension
“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”Owner report · Seat Belts
“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”Owner report · Seat Belts
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
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.
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Is the 1990 Subaru Justy reliable?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1990 Subaru Justy. The most complained-about area is seat belts.
Does the 1990 Subaru Justy have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning seat belts:front:buckle assembly. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.