SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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 SUR
... E 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.Read more100,825 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE BEARING SEIZURE AND POSSIBLE REAR WHEELLOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL MODIFIED DIPSTICK AND INSERT INFORMATION IN OWNERS MANUAL ON THE CORRECT FLUID LEVEL CHECKING PROCEDURES.
15,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Complaint Statistics
11 total complaints
1 crashes 2 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
Incident date: Oct 1, 1998
I FEEL THE DIPSTICK PROBLEM CAUSE THIS CAR'S TRANSMISSION TO BECOME DEFECTIVE. *AK
Incident date: Aug 21, 1998
TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE TRAVELING, ALSO, FAILURE LOCKED GEAR INTO DRIVE, AND WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT OUT. DEALER/MANUACTURER CONTACTED, AND SAID TAHT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK *ML
Incident date: Mar 24, 1997
WHEN A/C BUTTON IS PRESSED, IT BLOWS OUT WARM AIR RATHER THAN COLD. DEALER CONTACTED APPROXIMATELY FIVE TIMES AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Incident date: Mar 9, 1996
FAILURE ON THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR, BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. *AK
Incident date: Oct 20, 1995
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL (95V-103.006). *AK
Incident date: May 31, 1992
SEAT BELT BUCKLES/LATCH FAILED TO HOLD SECURE DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING DRIVER TO BE THROWN FROM VEHICLE, RESULTING IN TWO DEATHS. *SKD
Crash
2 deaths
Incident date: Aug 18, 1995
VEHICLE VIBRATES WHILE DRIVING, TRANSMISSION LIGHTS COMES ON IN THE DASHBOARD. TT
Incident date: Jul 7, 1995
FRONT SUSPENSION FAILURE, REAR BEARING FROZE THE U-JOINT CAUSING TIRE TO FAIL. TT
Incident date: Nov 20, 1993
ECIT TRANSMISSION. HEARD LOUD THUMP TRANSMISSION DIED. CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. TT
Incident date: Feb 3, 1995
DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT WILL NOT LATCH DUE TO LATCH THAT THE BUCKLE FITS INTO BTROKE AND PIECES OF OPLASTIC FELL INTO THE LATCH. TT
Incident date: Dec 26, 1993
HOOD FLEW UP WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT. TT
EPA Fuel Economy — 1989 SUBARU JUSTY
| Trim / Engine |
City MPG |
Highway MPG |
Combined MPG |
Fuel Type |
Annual Fuel Cost |
|
1.2L 3-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Front-Wheel Drive) |
28.0 |
31.0 |
30.0 |
Regular |
$2,000 |
|
1.2L 3-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) |
29.0 |
33.0 |
31.0 |
Regular |
$1,950 |
CO2 Emissions: 296.2 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — SUBARU JUSTY
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE — Closed
— Model Year: 1990
HOOD LATCH FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
DP — Closed
— Model Year: 1988
STALLING & TRANSMISSION
STALLING & TRANSMISSION