Seat belt does not retract into door, does not restrain driver. Dealer quotes $500 to repair.
The worst 1991 Subaru Justy problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seat belts3
- Transmission2
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Seat belts3
- Transmission2
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Seats1
Recalls 1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 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.
Recall number 95V103006 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Takata seat belt buckle failure
There is no summary currently available
EA95008
Hood latch failure
There is no summary currently available
PE94051
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What 1991 Subaru Justy owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Transmission: drops into low gear after the brakes are applied to slow down. The front wheels would squeal & slide when this happens. Have taken vehicle to private shop.
Owner states that while driving vehicle at highway speed the piston rod snapped. The cause has not been determined. Owner is very concerned for safety.
While in rear-end accident seat broke, fell backwards, resulting in an injury.
Drivng at very low speed,10mph, applied the brakes, they failed, put the emergency brake on, saw smoke coming from under the hood.
Transmission would not downshift smoothly, it jumped into lower gear, causing a jolt; throwing passengers forward.
Passive restraint failed (1) year ago not restraining driver's upper portion. Electronic retractor failure was replaced w/problem reoccuring. Please describe.
Vehicle was at complete stop and impact at 6:00 position, front shoulder belt failed, causing injuries. Tt
The rear frame left hand side is bent had to replace two new tire. Tt
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Questions about the 1991 Subaru Justy
Is the 1991 Subaru Justy reliable?
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 1991 Subaru Justy, 2.3 times a typical Justy model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Subaru Justy?
Seat belts, with 3 complaints. Next is transmission (2).
How many recalls does the 1991 Subaru Justy have?
1 recall, covering seat belts.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Subaru Justy seat belts?
Yes, 1 recall: 95V103006. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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