1995 Subaru SVX
Only 20 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1995: 20 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1992 | 231 |
| 1993 | 4 |
| 1994 | 28 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
19 of 20 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle shaft.
Show complaint excerpts
Was driving an first 3RD gear would just rev then it started skipping 3RD then I would have to slowly push gas to move an eventually it just revved up I would park an wait 15-20 min start it an transmission worked for a couple min then stopped an it...
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-30
I have a 1995 Subaru SVX and as many SVX owners the transmission on this vehicle is defective. The cooling system for the transmission is defective, therefore the transmission overheats and is damaged.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-17
I bought a Subaru SVX two months ago I fairly good condition running good and all the person I bought the car from inform me that the transmission on the car was the second new trans installed both times by a Subaru dealer but a month in to driving...
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-13
Service brakes
2 of 20 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 20 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Air bags
1 of 20 total reports mentions: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
The airbags released with no impact.please send me any information on this matter. Thank you.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-09-18
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1995 Subaru SVX — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 19 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1995 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 1995 Subaru SVX?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 95% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1995 Subaru SVX have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.