1993 Subaru Justy
Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
1993: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 4 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Seat belts
2 of 4 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor.
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Driver seat belt does not retract, fails to lock, does not work.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-08-27
Seatbelt on driver side will not hold him in the seat securely. In an accident seatbelts will not retract.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-06-12
Tires
1 of 4 total reports mentions: tires.
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The front tires repeatly (Every 3-4 months) loose air and go flat. We have had several tires of the same type do this. According to sears and Subaru, this is the only tire type that fits a Justy. We have also replaced one rim.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-11-16
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 4 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.
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Rusted fuel tank fuel leakage onto tail pipe. Subaru would not repair, I did. Second failure rusted fuel return line at tank fuel leakage on to tail pipe 06-01-03.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-10
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1993 Subaru Justy — pre-purchase inspection
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- Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1993 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 1993 Subaru Justy?
- The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1993 Subaru Justy have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.