1992 Subaru SVX transmission problems
191 complaints about transmission have been filed for the 1992 Subaru SVX, which is 63% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 191 63% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 113,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When transmission 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 | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 transmission complaints that report mileage, the median is about 113,000 miles, and 6% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
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
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.
Other problems reported for the 1992 Subaru SVX
- Drivetrain & axles 38 complaints
- Suspension 20 complaints
Transmission problems in other years
- 1997
- 1996
- 1995
- 1994
- 1993
- 1992