1988 Subaru Justy Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 1988 Subaru Justy has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Latches/Locks/Linkages (3 reports).

4Recalls
4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1988 Subaru Justy recalls

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Recall 95V103006May 24, 1995100,825 vehicles affected

Power Train:Manual Transmission

Recall 89V028Feb 28, 198915,000 vehicles affected

Seat Belts

Recall 88V052Apr 5, 198860,000 vehicles affected

Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Recall 88V029Mar 9, 19883,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1988 Subaru Justy problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Latches/Locks/Linkages3
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Suspension1
Seats1
Visibility1
Seat Belts1

What owners report

1997-09-05, Seat Belts
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#95V103006) IN JUNE. CALLED DEALERSHIP FOR APPOINTMENT. DROVE VEHICLE TO DEALER-75 MILES ONE WAY. AFTER ARRIVING WAS INFORMED DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS FOR REPAIRS. *AK
1996-11-26, Engine And Engine Cooling
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
1996-07-07, Latches/Locks/Linkages
HOOD LATCH FAILED WHILE EXITING FROM HIGHWAY AT 45 MPH, HOOD FLEW UP AND SMASHED INTO WINDSHILED, IMPAIRING VISIBILITY. *AK
1996-04-12, Fuel System, Gasoline
GAS, CONSUMER SMELLED A VERY BAD ODOR/FUMES IN THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *AK

1988 Subaru Justy questions

Does the 1988 Subaru Justy have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1988 Subaru Justy: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly; Power Train:Manual Transmission; Seat Belts; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1988 Subaru Justy?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Latches/Locks/Linkages (3), Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Subaru Justy has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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