1992 Subaru Justy

The 1992 Subaru Justy

The 1992 Subaru Justy was a subcompact car that was available with either a 1.2-liter or a 1.3-liter engine. The 1.2-liter engine produced 73 horsepower and 75 lb-ft of torque, while the 1.3-liter engine produced 84 horsepower and 92 lb-ft of torque. Both engines were mated to a standard 5-speed manual transmission, with a 3-speed automatic transmission available as an option.

The Justy was known for its fuel efficiency, affordability, and reliability. However, it was also criticized for its lack of power, cramped interior, and poor handling.

Engine

1.2-liter

• Blown head gasket: Description/Symptoms: Coolant leaking into the cylinders, white smoke from the exhaust, overheating. Solution: Replace the head gasket. Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000.
• Timing belt failure: Description/Symptoms: The timing belt breaks, causing the engine to stop running. Solution: Replace the timing belt. Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400.

1.3-liter

• No Issues Found

Transmission

5-Speed Manual

• Difficulty shifting gears: Description/Symptoms: The gears are difficult to engage, or the transmission pops out of gear. Solution: Replace the shift linkage or transmission. Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $1,000.

3-Speed Automatic

• Slipping transmission: Description/Symptoms: The transmission slips out of gear when driving. Solution: Replace the transmission. Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $2,000.

Suspension

• Strut failure: Description/Symptoms: The struts leak fluid or make noise. Solution: Replace the struts. Estimated Cost to Fix: $400 - $800.
• Sway bar link failure: Description/Symptoms: The sway bar links break or become loose. Solution: Replace the sway bar links. Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200.

Electrical

• Alternator failure: Description/Symptoms: The battery does not charge, or the car stalls. Solution: Replace the alternator. Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400.
• Starter failure: Description/Symptoms: The car will not start. Solution: Replace the starter. Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400.

Exterior

• Rust: Description/Symptoms: The body panels rust. Solution: Repair or replace the rusted panels. Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $2,000+.

Interior

• Cracked dashboard: Description/Symptoms: The dashboard cracks or warps. Solution: Replace the dashboard. Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500.
• Broken window regulators: Description/Symptoms: The window regulators break, causing the windows to become stuck. Solution: Replace the window regulators. Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400.

Summary

The 1992 Subaru Justy is a reliable and fuel-efficient car that is known for its affordability. However, it does have some potential problems, such as a blown head gasket, timing belt failure, and suspension issues. The severity and cost of these issues vary, but they are generally not too expensive to fix.