1989 SUBARU JUSTY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
11
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 SUBARU JUSTY
The 1989 SUBARU JUSTY has received a total of 11 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (4 complaints), Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (3 complaints), and Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1989 SUBARU JUSTY
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1989 SUBARU JUSTY, potentially affecting up to 115,825 vehicles.
Recall 95V103006 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 100,825 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 89V028000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
| 15,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1989 SUBARU JUSTY
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 SUBARU JUSTY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyhood | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I FEEL THE DIPSTICK PROBLEM CAUSE THIS CAR'S TRANSMISSION TO BECOME DEFECTIVE. *AK
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
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
FAILURE ON THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR, BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. *AK
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL (95V-103.006). *AK
Safety Rating for the 1989 SUBARU JUSTY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 SUBARU JUSTY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 SUBARU JUSTY
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 SUBARU JUSTY
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUBARU JUSTY
- 1987 SUBARU JUSTY — 0 complaints
- 1988 SUBARU JUSTY — 9 complaints
- 1989 SUBARU JUSTY (current)
- 1990 SUBARU JUSTY — 18 complaints
- 1991 SUBARU JUSTY — 9 complaints
- 1992 SUBARU JUSTY — 3 complaints
- 1993 SUBARU JUSTY — 4 complaints
- 1994 SUBARU JUSTY — 1 complaint
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