1990 SUBARU JUSTY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
18
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1990 SUBARU JUSTY
The 1990 SUBARU JUSTY has received a total of 18 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (5 complaints), Seat Beltsfrontretractor (5 complaints), and Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 1990 SUBARU JUSTY
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1990 SUBARU JUSTY, potentially affecting up to 100,825 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 →Owner Complaints for the 1990 SUBARU JUSTY
18 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 SUBARU JUSTY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionmultiple Axle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
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
VEHICLE WILL OPERATE FINE FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES, WHEN SLOWING TRANSMISSION WILL SHIFT INTO LOW AT APPROX 20 MPH, THEN SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL. *AK
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
Safety Rating for the 1990 SUBARU JUSTY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1990 SUBARU JUSTY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1990 SUBARU JUSTY
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1990 SUBARU JUSTY
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1990 SUBARU JUSTY.
Other Model Years of the SUBARU JUSTY
- 1987 SUBARU JUSTY — 0 complaints
- 1988 SUBARU JUSTY — 9 complaints
- 1989 SUBARU JUSTY — 11 complaints
- 1990 SUBARU JUSTY (current)
- 1991 SUBARU JUSTY — 9 complaints
- 1992 SUBARU JUSTY — 3 complaints
- 1993 SUBARU JUSTY — 4 complaints
- 1994 SUBARU JUSTY — 1 complaint
- 1995 SUBARU JUSTY — 1 complaint
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