MYRModel Year Report

1989 Subaru Justy

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1989 Subaru Justy
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:10:03.889Z

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Subaru Justy Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 4 complaints 1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 16 complaints 1991: 9 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 4 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaints 1995: 1 complaints 1995
1989: 11 complaints
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YearComplaints
19870
19884
198911
199016
19919
19923
19934
19941
19951

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

4 of 11 total reports mention: power train.

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I FEEL THE DIPSTICK PROBLEM CAUSE THIS CAR'S TRANSMISSION TO BECOME DEFECTIVE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020916

SEAT BELTS

3 of 11 total reports mention: seat belts.

CRASH DEATH
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SEAT BELT BUCKLES/LATCH FAILED TO HOLD SECURE DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING DRIVER TO BE THROWN FROM VEHICLE, RESULTING IN TWO DEATHS. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950929

DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT WILL NOT LATCH DUE TO LATCH THAT THE BUCKLE FITS INTO BTROKE AND PIECES OF OPLASTIC FELL INTO THE LATCH. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950223

SUSPENSION

1 of 11 total reports mentions: suspension.

STRUCTURE

1 of 11 total reports mentions: structure.

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HOOD FLEW UP WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950201

SEAT BELTS

1 of 11 total reports mentions: seat belts.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19890331 — power train

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.

Remedy: INSTALL MODIFIED DIPSTICK AND INSERT INFORMATION IN OWNERS MANUAL ON THE CORRECT FLUID LEVEL CHECKING PROCEDURES.

Campaign 89V028000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19940629 — PE (closed 19941031)

HOOD LATCH FAILURE

I 19950310 — EA (closed 19950802)

TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE

R 19960101 — seat belts

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

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 A

Campaign 95V103006 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Subaru Justy — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 89V028000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V103006 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 Subaru Justy reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1989 Subaru Justy?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Subaru Justy have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.