MYRModel Year Report

1992 Subaru SVX

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1992 Subaru SVX
BUILT 2026-10-10

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
231
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Power train

95% of complaints

Complaints per year

1990: 3 complaints 1990 1992: 231 complaints 1992 231 1993: 4 complaints 1993 1994: 28 complaints 1994 1995: 20 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997
1990: 3 complaints 1990 1992: 231 complaints 1992 231 1993: 4 complaints 1993 1994: 28 complaints 1994 1995: 20 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997
1990: 3 complaints 1990 1992: 231 complaints 1992 231 1993: 4 complaints 1993 1994: 28 complaints 1994 1995: 20 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997

1992: 231 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19903
1992231
19934
199428
199520
19963
19972

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

95% · 220 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle shaft.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Transmission hesitated on highway and in reverse.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-08

Transmission failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-10-17

Tl* the contact owns a 1992 Subaru SVX. The contact was driving approximately 40 MPH when the transmission seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, who advised that the transmission would need to be replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-16

Suspension

9% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing wheel bearing and multiple axle.

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I've had both rear wheel bearings replaced, the right rear I've had replaced 3 times, the last one lasted less than 1000 miles, at which point I replaced the whole housing and bearing.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-08-23

Service brakes

3% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Vehicle speed control

3% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing cables and accelerator pedal.

CRASH
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-03-25

Electrical system

3% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and 12v/24v/48v battery.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1992 Subaru SVX — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Power train: 220 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 20 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 8 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1992 Subaru SVX reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Subaru SVX?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 95% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Subaru SVX have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.