1992 Subaru SVX problems
The 1992 Subaru SVX has 303 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (63%) concerns transmission. After that come drivetrain & axles (13%) and suspension (7%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 303 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Transmission 63% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 110,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 25 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 110,000 miles. For transmission specifically, the median reported mileage is about 113,000 miles (18 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 5 complaints mention a crash; 1 complaint mentions a fire; 1 injury reported. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 93% of model years in our database.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
While driving and trying to stop the vehicle would not stop. Car went into a tree and stopped. Dealer is not aware of the incident or the problem.
When driving in traffic and applying brakes extended stopping distance occurs intermittently. When driving at slow speeds the problem does not occur, dealer is not aware of the problem.
Constant problem with transmission. Had to be replaced with low original miles on it. Rear bearing failed. 4 times on rear pass side, 1 time on rear driver side. All fail at low miles on car. Under 60k, all highway miles
1992 subaru svx transmission failure. Everything on the car works great but 3rd and 4th gear.. Subaru needs to help us out since the repairs would cost $4200, that's more then blue book.
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 subaru svx. While driving 23 MPH, the contact noticed a shifting delay. The vehicle would shut off when driving in reverse and had to be shifted into park in order to be restarted. When the vehicle was placed into drive, the engine would rev while driving. The failures occurred each time the vehicle was driven. The contact was concerned that a crash could occur due to the vehicle shutting off.