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1993 Subaru Justy — 1.2L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1993 Justy 1.2L. Covers both the standard and High Output 1.2L.

Engine 1.2LTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 1993 Subaru Justy, a subcompact with a 1.2L engine, offered an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios and achieved EPA ratings of 28 city, 32 highway, and 30 combined mpg. Its 3-quart oil capacity called for 5W-30 API viscosity. With only four owner complaints—the most common concerning seat belts—and no recalls, this model year sits among the quieter years in the Justy’s 1990–1995 history, where complaints peaked at 18 in 1990 and dropped to a single one in 1994, indicating a relatively trouble-free spot in the model’s lifecycle.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity3 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy28/32/30 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	145.3 in
Overall width	60.2 in
Overall height	53.5 in
Wheelbase	90.2 in
Curb weight	2050 lb

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	28 / 32 / 30 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	79 cu ft
Cargo volume	10 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

No 1993 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

11.3–13.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 11.30 sec — 1992 GL 3-door Hatchback

66 hpHorsepower (as tested)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
1992	GL 3-door Hatchback 1.2L I-3	11.30 sec	18.40 sec	66 hp	FWD
1988	RS 3-door Hatchback 1.2L I-3	12.40 sec	18.70 sec	66 hp	AWD
1987	GL 3-door Hatchback 1.2L I-3	13.50 sec	18.70 sec	66 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 3 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 75W-90 · 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil	75W-90 · 80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.6 Pints
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	3 qt
Transfer Case Fluid	80W-90 · GL-5
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity	2.5 Pints

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 3,000 mi.

At 3,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 7,500 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Clutch Assembly (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Hill Holder System (inspect) · Power Steering System (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Wheel Bearing (inspect)
At 105,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Federal data places the 1993 Justy near the bottom of its generation’s complaint curve, with four complaints versus eighteen in 1990, nine in 1991, three in 1992, and just one each in 1994 and 1995. The generation-wide trend traces a steep decline from high-incident early years into a low-activity phase spanning 1993 through 1995, a period during which recalls and investigations both held at zero. For 1993 specifically, the four complaints were distributed across seat belts (2), fuel system (1), and tires (1), with zero crash-related and zero fire-related complaints recorded. Because the federal record does not specify root causes for these entries, no specific defect pattern can be confirmed from this data alone. Positioned in this low-exposure phase with no recalls or investigations on file, the 1993 model year represents one of the more favorable choices for a used Justy purchase.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91 ’92’93’94 ’95

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 4 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Seat Belts2

Fuel System, Gasoline1

Tires1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 10 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
15-302-22	2022-08-23	Equipment	This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as…
01-167-08R	2022-08-23	Equipment	This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the…
15-192-22R	2022-03-18	Electrical System	This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential…
01-167-08R	2021-06-17	Electrical System	This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the…
09-51-08R	2021-06-07	Equipment	This bulletin is to advise of SOAâs revised catalytic converter recycling program…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1993 Justy 1.2L take?

3 qt of 5W-30 API SM, per the factory manual.

Does the 1993 Justy have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 1.2L get?

EPA figures are 28 city / 32 highway / 30 combined mpg.