MYRModel Year Report

1997 Subaru SVX

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1997 Subaru SVX
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:17:09.168Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Subaru SVX Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 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
1997: 2 complaints
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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.

CRASH INJURY
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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.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20001116

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, 19980313

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Subaru SVX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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:frontal, 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.