1992 Subaru SVX problems
Owners have filed 303 complaints about the 1992 Subaru SVX with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 73.9% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of suspension at 6.6%.
Complaints303
Crashes5
Fires1
Injuries1
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 73.9% · 224
Suspension 6.6% · 20
Service brakes, hydraulic 3.0% · 9
Electrical system 3.0% · 9
Vehicle speed control 2.3% · 7
Steering 2.0% · 6
Wheels 2.0% · 6
Unknown or other 2.0% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 5 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 1 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 8 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 110,020 miles.
In owners' own words
Vehicle was in drive when pulling into an intersection, however it did not go into gear and consumer had to force it into second, vehicle had very little power, since december it has been repaired three times for shifting problems and a transmission shop stated that these cars are notorious for transmissions failing between 55 and 80 thousand miles. Consumer experienced steering system problems with vehicle. *Slc Power train
The transmission slips in 4th gear when it's temperature and the weather temperature is cool. The transmission also fails to lock in gear. The speedometer fluctuates and does not indicate the correct speed being driven. This occurs because the speedometer sensor is installed on top on the transmission, and the transmission burnt through the sensor. The failure is common with this vehicle per the dealership. Power train · reported at 130,000 miles
Car has a surging problem at idle when cold. Started car, put in gear, fully depressing accelerator and car barely moves, then seconds later, car gains power suddenly and surges forward. Also, wheel bearings went bad, and had to be replaced 3 times in less than 20,000 miles (13 months). Transmission slips when shifting while accelerating. Car sometimes loses power then surges forward between gears. Power train
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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