MYRModel Year Report

1997 Subaru SVX

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1997 Subaru SVX
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:44:48.107Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

1997: 2 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

2 of 2 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

When vehicle was involved in a crash air bags failed to deploy properly. Both frontal air bags dribbled out about 5 seconds after impact. Vehicle was being repaired. Please provide any further information.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-11-16

Entering highway when air bags deployed. Passenger side bag broke windshield and rearview mirror. A transport restraining hook attached to a crossmember apparently hit the driveway ramp is being blamed for the deployment.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-03-13

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1997 Subaru SVX — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1997 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 1997 Subaru SVX?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 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.