- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1990 Subaru Justy Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the 1990 Subaru Justy with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (9) and the transmission & drivetrain (5). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 1995 for the buckle assembly. For comparison, the 1989 has 11 and the 1991 has 9.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Justy year, for its age
#94 most complained-about 1990 vehicle
- Complaints
- 16
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1990 Subaru Justy problems
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1990 Subaru Justy recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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16 complaints about the 1990 Subaru Justy
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED.
Transmission has been slipping into a lower gear, also very sluggish, needs to be replaced. *Ak
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
Sea tbelt buckle recall repairs refused due to unavailability of parts (95v-106). *Ak
Owner received recall notice contacted dealer, and was told parts were not available (95v-103.006). Please describe.*Ak
Automatic transmission had to be replaced twice, will not accelerate again. *Ak
Automatic transmission disintegrates every 60,000 miles. Tt
FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES FAILED 3 TIMES. *SD
Drivers side tk521 seat belts do not stay fastened. Tt
Automatic transmission failure, replaced three times. Tt
Rear and front axles went out and motor blew up. Please describe detals. Tt
Subaru Justy: every year compared
All Justy years1990 Subaru Justy vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Subaru Justy | 16 | 1 | F | |
| 1990 Subaru Legacy | 84 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 1990 Subaru Loyale | 14 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 1990 Subaru SVX | 3 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1990 Subaru Impreza | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1990 Subaru Justy
Does the 1990 Subaru Justy have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1990 Subaru Justy: buckle assembly (May 1995). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Subaru Justy?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (9), transmission & drivetrain (5), suspension (2).
How many complaints has the 1990 Subaru Justy had?
16 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 27, 1995 and the latest on August 15, 2001. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1990 Subaru Justy a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 18 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Subaru Justy year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Subaru Justy years have the most complaints?
1990 (16), 1989 (11), 1991 (9). See every Subaru Justy year compared.
What should I do if my 1990 Subaru Justy has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data