SubaruJusty19932.2L/subaru/justy/1993/2-2l/

1993 Subaru Justy — 2.2L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1993 Justy 2.2L.

Engine 2.2LTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 1993 Subaru Justy 2.2L is equipped with a 2.2-liter engine and an automatic transmission featuring variable gear ratios, achieves EPA-estimated fuel economy of 28 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined, and requires 3 quarts of 5W-30 API oil for its service fill. Within the 1990–1995 production span, this model year accumulated only four total owner complaints—making it the second-lowest behind 1994's single complaint—with seat belts representing the top concern and zero recalls on record. This positions the 1993 variant among the most reliable years of the Justy's run, offering a marked improvement over the 1990 model's 18 reported complaints and indicating a mature, largely trouble-free example of the generation.

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

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length145.3 in
Overall width60.2 in
Overall height53.5 in
Wheelbase90.2 in
Curb weight2050 lb

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined28 / 32 / 30 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume79 cu ft
Cargo volume10 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

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 Oil75W-90 · 80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.6 Pints
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity3 qt
Transfer Case Fluid80W-90 · GL-5
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity2.5 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 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miBody 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 miAccessory 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 miWheel Bearing (inspect)
At 105,000 miDrive 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.

The 1993 Subaru Justy sits in the latter, quieter stretch of this generation's federal record, which shows a clear downward arc in complaints from a peak of 18 in 1990 to just 1 by 1994–1995. Recalls and investigations were concentrated entirely in the early years (1990–1991, each with 1 recall and 2 investigations) and dropped to zero from 1992 onward, where the 1993 model year remains. Its 4 complaints represent a slight uptick over 1992's 3, but they are a fraction of the early-generation volume, and the complaint areas — Seat Belts (2), Fuel System Gasoline (1), and Tires (1) — are low in count and diverse in nature, with no crash or fire complaints on record. Notably, TSBs held steady at 10 across every year of the generation, suggesting consistent technical service guidance regardless of complaint volume. The data does not specify root causes for any of these complaints. For a buyer considering a used 1993 Justy, the federal record points to a model year in the safer, lower-complaint tail of the generation — a reasonable buy from a regulatory standpoint, though the small complaint counts mean the dataset is thin and should be supplemented with a mechanical inspection.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
10
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
4
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
15-302-222022-08-23EquipmentThis bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as…
01-167-08R2022-08-23EquipmentThis bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the…
15-192-22R2022-03-18Electrical SystemThis bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential…
01-167-08R2021-06-17Electrical SystemThis bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the…
09-51-08R2021-06-07EquipmentThis bulletin is to advise of SOA’s 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 2.2L 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 2.2L get?

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