no report yet
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
1988 Subaru JustyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 1988 Subaru Justy, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 5, 1997. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1988 Subaru Justy has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Latches/locks/linkages
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Engine and engine cooling
1Seats
1Suspension
1Visibility
1Seat belts
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
1988 Subaru Justy recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Power train: manual transmission
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE BEARING SEIZURE AND POSSIBLE REAR WHEELLOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
no report yet
Seat belts
Risk. FAILS TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210 REGARDING CHILDRESTRAINT SYSTEMS.
no report yet
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD RESULT IN SMOKE AND POSSIBLYAN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Subaru.
Best & worst years
1988 vs. every other Justy year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Justy median. How we score
'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1988 Subaru Justy, and the recalls they led to.
- STALLING & TRANSMISSIONNo recall
- TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURELed to recall 95V-103
- HOOD LATCH FAILURENo recall
In owners' words
What Justy owners report
Recent latches/locks/linkages complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
EXHAUST SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED; ALSO, FRONT DRIVER'S SEATBACK SEPARATED FROM BOTTOM/WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM CRACKED/ LOCK MECHANISM INTERIOR SPRING BROKE/STRUTS LEAK PREMATURELY AND HOOD RUSTED AROUND LATCH. *AK
HOOD LATCH FAILED WHILE EXITING FROM HIGHWAY AT 45 MPH, HOOD FLEW UP AND SMASHED INTO WINDSHILED, IMPAIRING VISIBILITY. *AK
Own a 1988 Justy?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.