1989 Subaru Justy Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 36%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1989 Subaru Justy, 36% of the 11 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #860316, filed 2000-04Related recalls
- 89V028000Feb 28, 1989Due 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…Covers: Subaru Justy 1988–1989
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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