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1991 Subaru Justy GL 4WD

The 1991 Subaru Justy GL 4WD is a 1.2-liter inline-3 with a 5-speed manual. It starts at $8,199 MSRP.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 29 mpg highway.

The Justy measures 145.5 inches long on a 90.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 1,950 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$8,199 ($19,564 *)
Engine
Engine TypeGas I3
Displacement1.2 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFour Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission5-Speed Manual
1st Gear3.071
2nd Gear1.695
3rd Gear1.137
4th Gear0.794
5th Gear0.675
Reverse3.461
Final Drive5.285
Fuel Economy
City25 MPG
Highway29 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded
Dimensions & Weight
Length145.5 in
Width60.4 in
Height53.7 in
Wheelbase90 in
Curb Weight1,950 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1991 Subaru JUSTY. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

May 24, 1995 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

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 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.

NHTSA campaign 95V103006

9 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1991 Subaru JUSTY

Owner Complaints

9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Subaru JUSTY (2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts3
Power Train2
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Hydraulic1
Seats1
Service Brakes1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jun 24, 1999 · Seat Belts
“SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT INTO DOOR, DOES NOT RESTRAIN DRIVER. DEALER QUOTES $500 TO REPAIR. *AK”
Jun 22, 1999 · Power Train
“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.”
Jun 17, 1997 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“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. *ML”
Jul 3, 1996 · Seats Crash 1 injury
“WHILE IN REAR-END ACCIDENT SEAT BROKE, FELL BACKWARDS, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. *AK”
Jun 18, 1996 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire
“DRIVNG AT VERY LOW SPEED,10MPH, APPLIED THE BRAKES, THEY FAILED, PUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON, SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. *AK”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1991 SUBARU JUSTY. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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