Subaru

Justy

Subcompact Cars · model years 1987 to 1994

Includes Justy, Justy 4WD and Justy AWD as listed by the EPA.

See all 27 Justy trims All Subaru cars

The verdict

Best year: 1994. complaints: 1, below this model's typical 2; recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file.

Worst year: 1990. complaints: 16, about 3.2x this model's typical 5; recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Subaru Justy
Year	Trims	MPG	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Top complaints
1987	1Gas	34	$1,950	no data	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 1987
1988	2Gas	30.5	$2,225	no data	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 1988
1989	3Gas	30	$2,250	no data	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 1989
1990	5Gas	30	$2,100	1	16	SEAT BELTS 53%, POWER TRAIN 29%, SUSPENSION 12%
complaints: 16, about 3.2x this model's typical 5 recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file Score: 30 of 100, where higher is better.
1991	5Gas	30	$2,100	1	9	SEAT BELTS 33%, POWER TRAIN 22%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 11%
complaints: 9, about 1.8x this model's typical 5 recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 38 of 100, where higher is better.
1992	5Gas	30	$2,100	0	3	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 33%, SEAT BELTS 33%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 33%
complaints: 3, below this model's typical 5 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 80 of 100, where higher is better.
1993	4Gas	28.5	$2,200	0	4	SEAT BELTS 50%, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 25%, TIRES 25%
complaints: 4, in line with this model's typical 4 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 80 of 100, where higher is better.
1994	2Gas	28	$2,250	0	1	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 100%
complaints: 1, below this model's typical 2 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 87 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median1987: 34 to 1994: 28

Owner complaints1990: 16 to 1994: 1

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Subaru Justy to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.